Colorectal Cancer Excellence Forum

Colorectal Cancer

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Leaders in the field sharing authoritative insights and institutional best practices.

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5 Questions About Colorectal Cancer Screening

04/29/2010

Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, answers our questions about the age at which CRC screening is necessary, the risks and benefits of screening patients older than age 75, and how to individualize screening decision making for older patients.

Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, answers...

04/29/2010

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Aasma Shaukat, MD, Calls for Expanded CRC Screening Approaches

04/04/2023

Dr Shaukat discussed current colon cancer screening tests and the importance of increasing screening in all populations in her keynote address at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr Shaukat discussed current...

04/04/2023

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Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas

08/27/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.

CAD-EYE detection system...

08/27/2024

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Implementation of Fecal Immunochemical Test-Based Program in Colorectal Cancer Screening

08/20/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.

Investigators studied whether...

08/20/2024

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Low-Dose Aspirin and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer

08/14/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Results of a new study showed...

08/14/2024

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FIT Screening Associated With Lower Risk of Death From CRC

08/06/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.

Findings of a new study support...

08/06/2024

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FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary CRC Screening

07/30/2024

Rebecca Mashaw ;

Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.

Shield is the first blood test...

07/30/2024

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Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher Among Patients WIth PSC, With or Without IBD

07/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.

Extended screening and...

07/24/2024

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Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Elevated Risk of CRC

07/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.

C olorectal cancer, colon...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology