BACKGROUND: This systematic review identifies factors that are most consistently
mentioned as either barriers to or facilitators of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in older …

Objective To critically evaluate recent studies that examined determinants of CRC screening
behaviors among average-risk older adults (≥ 50 years) in the United States. Methods A …

Colon cancer is a major cause of cancer death in the US. Screening studies can prevent
colon cancer and are recommended for average risk persons beginning at 50 years of age …

OBJECTIVES: To compare the proportions of the US population aged 65 and older who
underwent tests for colorectal cancer (CRC) in 2000 and 2005 to examine the effect of the …

OBJECTIVES: To assess beliefs and perceptions of risk about colorectal cancer (CRC) and
gaps in knowledge about screening in adults aged 65 to 89. DESIGN: A population‐based …

Objective: Although recent screening guidelines recommend annual fecal occult blood
testing (FOBT) for adults aged≥ 50, a number of studies report that these tests are …

Background: Developing effective programs to promote colorectal cancer (CRC) screening
requires understanding of the effect of healthcare system factors on access to screening and …

Background. Although effective screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) exists, only 37% of
incident CRC are diagnosed at a localized stage at which treatment is effective. We …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United
States. Older age is associated with a rise in colorectal cancer and adenomas, necessitating …

Background & Aims Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening decisions for elderly individuals are
often made primarily on the basis of age, whereas other factors that influence the …