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October 1, 20250 citations

Update on Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests for Optimal Detection

Beyond the scope: an update on colon cancer screening tests.

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TYTimothy YenMDMinh DoSPSwati Patel

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This review discusses screening tests for colorectal cancer, highlighting their sensitivity and accessibility.

Key Points

  • Early detection of colorectal cancer can help prevent deaths from advanced lesions, improving treatment outcomes.
  • Screening uptake is particularly low among individuals aged 45-49, despite the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in this group.
  • Fecal immunochemical testing and colonoscopy remain first-line choices for colorectal cancer screening due to their proven efficacy.
  • The framework for test selection considers factors like sensitivity, cost, and the context of screening, implying tailored approaches.

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Yen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd89e6fe798ba2fc497feahttps://doi.org/10.1097/mog.0000000000001138
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