In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer diagnosed
among men and women and the second leading cause of death from cancer. CRC largely …

Colorectal cancer is an important public health problem. Several screening methods have
been shown to be effective in reducing colorectal cancer mortality. The objective of this …

This article is one of a series of statements discussing the use of gastrointestinal endoscopy
in common clinical situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society …

Background & Aims We developed a model to determine whether a multitarget stool DNA
(MT-sDNA) test that detects colorectal cancer (CRC) and polyps with higher sensitivity and …

Background: Computed tomographic (CT) colonography, also called virtual colonoscopy, is
an evolving technology under evaluation as a new method of screening for colorectal …

Background & Aims: The prevalence of advanced histology in small polyps has become a
crucial issue in optimizing colorectal cancer screening strategies, especially in view of the …

Background Although colorectal cancer screening is cost-effective, it requires a
considerable net investment by governments or insurance companies. If screening was cost …

BACKGROUND Prior cost‐effectiveness models analyzing computed tomography
colonography (CTC) screening have assumed that patients with diminutive lesions (≤ 5 …

Background: Published decision analyses show that screening for colorectal cancer is cost-
effective. However, because of the number of tests available, the optimal screening strategy …

OBJECTIVES: Fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) and sigmoidoscopy are proven to decrease
colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality. Sigmoidoscopy's benefit is limited to the …