The latest recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
represent a significant change in the scope of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. 1-3 For …

Background. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a largely preventable disease through early
detection and treatment, yet screening rates remain low and mortality rates remain high …

BACKGROUND. To the authors' knowledge, few population‐based studies to date have
considered the serial use of colorectal cancer screening tests, which are usually …

ContextMedicare's reimbursement policy was changed in 1998 to provide coverage for
screening colonoscopies for patients with increased colon cancer risk, and expanded further …

Background Colorectal cancer screening rates remain low, especially among low-income
and racial/ethnic minority groups. Objective We pilot-tested a physician-directed strategy …

purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide insight into the modest success of a
physician and patient education and reminder program that improved screening rates from …

Purpose. Screening to detect and prevent colorectal cancer (CRC) is well below optimal,
contributing to needless CRC-related morbidity and mortality. Little detailed information …

Background. Cancer is the second leading cause of death among Korean Americans aged
65 and older. Colorectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among …

Background. The evidence is now compelling that colorectal cancer incidence and mortality
can be reduced by screening, and medical organizations recommend regular screening …

Abstract In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cancer
diagnosed among adults and the second leading cause of death from cancer. For this …