Early-onset CRC presents with distinct symptom patterns Skip to content The CRC Digest Early-onset CRC presents with distinct symptom patterns National inpatient analysis of 2020-2022 data found that early-onset CRC (diagnosed before age 50) presents with distinct symptom profiles compared to late-onset disease, highlighting the need to identify high-risk individuals beyond current screening criteria. (Cancer Treatment and
Shared decision-making training increases screening options Skip to content The CRC Digest Shared decision-making training increases screening options A cluster randomized trial in Switzerland found that training primary care physicians in shared decision-making promoted offering both colonoscopy and FOBT for CRC screening. (PLoS One) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always
CRC Research Finding Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ Screening test preferences vary by sociodemographic factors in underserved populations A survey of 1,014 adults aged 45-75 across community health centers found that preferences for stool test, blood test, and colonoscopy varied by sociodemographic factors and health beliefs, highlighting the need to understand