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Considerable progress has been made in the past three decades in our understanding of the biology and prevention of colorectal cancer. The long natural history of colorectal cancer as it evolves from adenomatous polyps in the majority of cases provides opportunities for detection of early stage cancer and for prevention of cancer by removal of adenomas. Strong evidence of the effectiveness of screening...
BACKGROUNDNew screening tests for colorectal cancer continue to emerge, but the evidence needed to justify their adoption in screening programs remains uncertain.
METHODSA review of the literature and a consensus approach by experts was undertaken to provide practical guidance on how to compare new screening tests with proven screening tests.
RESULTSFindings and recommendations from the review included...
BACKGROUNDAlthough screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is a widely accepted concept nationally and screening rates are increasing, there are differences in screening rates between states and within states.
METHODSIn an effort to increase screening rates and ensure equal access with respect to race/ethnicity, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene formed a coalition of stakeholders...
The present explosive interest in screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), one of the most prevalent and preventable cancers, had its beginnings at a hospital in London and an Internist’s office in Ohio. Demonstrated there were the concepts that CRC did not occur de-novo but arose from a premalignant polyp, that detection of the resultant cancer at an earlier stage was associated with better survival...
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