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A collection of 109 issues

FIT Screening Effective in 45-49 Age Group

Skip to content The CRC Digest FIT Screening Effective in 45-49 Age Group A Chinese screening program found comparable detection rates of advanced colorectal neoplasia between adults aged 45-49 and 50-54 years. (American Journal of Gastroenterology) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your

Lynch syndrome prevalence varies by population and cancer type

Skip to content The CRC Digest Lynch syndrome prevalence varies by population and cancer type A review of published studies found Lynch syndrome prevalence ranges from 0.7% to 4% among unselected colorectal cancer patients, with higher rates in selected high-risk patients and up to 5.9% in Canadian endometrial

Most people don't complete annual stool tests consistently

Skip to content The CRC Digest Most people don't complete annual stool tests consistently Among nearly 493,000 adults who completed an initial FIT or gFOBT, only 54% were consistent repeaters (≥75% of rounds completed) over ten years, while 30% were inconsistent. (Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology) This content

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ Black men in Louisiana show low colorectal cancer screening awareness despite high risk A statewide survey of Black men aged 30-44 in Louisiana found limited awareness of screening guidelines, low perceived risk, and structural barriers to care, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in

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

Serrated lesions and colorectal cancers

Skip to content The CRC Digest Serrated lesions and colorectal cancers A review highlights that sessile serrated lesions contribute disproportionately to right-sided interval cancers, with limited evidence guiding best practices for resection and surveillance. (Dig Endosc) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ Review identifies gaps in measuring patient experience during surveillance colonoscopy A scoping review found no standard set of patient-reported outcomes or measures for individuals undergoing regular surveillance colonoscopy, despite guidelines recommending these assessments as quality indicators. (Quality of Life Research) This content is informational

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ Methylation Biomarkers Show High Sensitivity for Colorectal Cancer Detection The Cologuard assay demonstrates 92% sensitivity for detecting colorectal cancer, both outperforming traditional screening methods through DNA methylation detection. (J Cancer Res Ther) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ Younger individuals with family history show increased advanced adenoma risk Study of 409 patients undergoing early screening colonoscopy due to first-degree relative with advanced polyps found increased prevalence of advanced adenomas in younger individuals, supporting current early screening guidelines. (Gastroenterology and Hepatology Advances) This

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