Here are five recommendations regarding prevention and screening of colorectal cancer, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. 1. The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer ...

Screening for colorectal cancer at a younger age – beginning at 45 – is now recommended. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the fourth among ...

USPSTF's updated guidelines increased colorectal cancer screening rates in individuals aged 45 to 49 years. Screening uptake disparities were observed based on socioeconomic status and locality, with ...

UCLA research finds that fewer than 1 in 4 eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended ...

The recommendation to begin colorectal cancer screening at ages 45 to 49 has increased participation rates in this younger age group. Earlier screening appears to have increased the earlier detection ...

The Colon Age tool estimates individualized colon age, aiding discussions on CRC screening needs and enhancing personalized care. Rising CRC rates in adults under 50 are linked to poor diet, obesity, ...

Sept 29 (Reuters) - Middle-aged men are twice as likely as women to end up with a cancer diagnosis after a colonoscopy, according to an Austrian study that challenges current screening guidelines.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the fourth among women in the United States. When considered together, CRC is the second leading cause of ...