Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Surg Clin North Am. 2024 Jun;104(3):595-607. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.11.009. Epub 2023 Dec 14.ABSTRACTColorectal cancer remains the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colorectal cancer screening allows for prevention and early detection of precancerous and cancerous lesions, and screening has been shown to be effective in preventing colorectal cancer deaths. Screening recommendations vary by patient risk profile. A variety of screening modalities exist.PMID:38677823 | DOI:10.1016/j.suc.2023.11.009
Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research