Accepted
at 7:56 a.m. Nov, 10, 2024
by
beejumm
Author:
beejumm
Rationale for change
added image based on Amboss and UW
Before
After
Extra
Extra
Extra
Extra
Text
Screening for colorectal carcinoma in low-risk patients begins at {{c1::45}} years of age (e.g., colonoscopy, fecal occult blood (stool guaiac) test)
Lecture Notes
Empty field
Missed Questions
Empty field
Pathoma
Empty field
Boards and Beyond
Empty field
First Aid


Sketchy




Watch Colorectal Polyps & Cancer




Watch Colorectal Polyps & Cancer
Sketchy 2







Watch Colorectal Cancer: Screening










Start CRC screening at age 45 in average-risk patients (June 2024)








Watch Colorectal Cancer: Screening










Start CRC screening at age 45 in average-risk patients (June 2024)

Sketchy Extra
Empty field
Picmonic
Empty field
Pixorize
Empty field
Physeo
Empty field
Bootcamp
Empty field
OME
Empty field
Additional Resources
Colorectal cancer screening (45 to 49 years old) | The USPSTF recommends screening in adults aged 45 to 49 years old |
Colorectal cancer screening (50 to 75 years old) | The USPSTF recommends screening in ALL adults aged 50 to 75 years old |
Screen all adults from 45 to 75 years old. Many screening tests are available; many factors are considered when deciding on which test will be used in screening depending on various factors eg. frequencies of screening, location, methods, anesthesia and bowel preparation.
Recommended options include:
-High sensitivity guaiac fecal occult blood stool (HSgFOBT) or fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every year
-Stool DNA FIT every 1 to 3 year
-Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
-Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years and annual FIT
-Colonoscopy screening every 10 years
-Computed tomography colonography every 5 years
Selectively screen adults from 76 to 85 years old
Discuss with patient the how to screen with considering patient’s health status, previous screening, hisotry and preference
One by one
Empty field

