Colorectal Cancer Screening

Jesse Samuel Moore; Tess Hannah Aulet

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2017.01.001

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Surg Clin North Am. 2017 Jun;97(3):487-502. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.01.001.

Authors

Jesse Samuel Moore¹, Tess Hannah Aulet²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center, 111 Colchester Avenue, Mailstop 320FL4, Burlington, VT 05401, USA. Electronic address: Jesse.Moore@uvmhealth.org.
² Department of Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center, 111 Colchester Avenue, Mail-stop 341BA1, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.

PMID: 28501242
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.01.001

Abstract

This article highlights the importance of colorectal cancer screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer. Early detection of colorectal cancer is associated with reduced mortality. There are a variety of screening procedures for colorectal cancer, which are variable in technique and effectiveness. Engaging patients to participate in a screening regimen with which they will comply is critical to the ultimate success of colorectal cancer screening. Familiarity with risk stratification and screening guidelines is imperative for counseling and appropriate testing.

Keywords: CT colonography; Colonoscopy; Colorectal cancer; Prevention; Screening.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Colonography, Computed Tomographic
Colonoscopy* / adverse effects
Colonoscopy* / methods
Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Colorectal Neoplasms / prevention & control
Early Detection of Cancer / methods*
Humans
Occult Blood*
Risk Factors