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Germline Genetic Testing in CRC: Implications for Familial and Population-Based Testing
News from the AGA
Rethinking how we promote cancer screening?
Study authors suggest that patients be re-educated about the benefits and harms of cancer screening tests.
From the AGA Journals
Hemostatic powder superior in controlling tumor bleeding
Standard endoscopic interventions resulted in lower rates of immediate hemostasis and more rebleeds.
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Research supports CRC screening at age 45
Despite widespread agreement about screening for CRC at age 45, the ACP issues a new guidance bumping the age up to 50 years.
From the AGA Journals
Simpler method of adenoma detection rate might be possible, study suggests
Study supports a more pragmatic, less intensive way to measure ADR.
Perspectives
Surveillance colonoscopy: When and how to stop
There is an ongoing debate about whether older adults should undergo CRC screening.
From the Journals
Genetic counseling enhances patient empowerment in familial colorectal cancer
Genetic counseling also led to significant improvement in anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.
From the AGA Journals
Offering blood test ups CRC screening for people who first declined colonoscopy, FIT
But a positive result doesn’t always lead to a timely colonoscopy.
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Should race and ethnicity be used in CRC recurrence risk algorithms?
Removing race from clinical risk predictions could lead to higher racial bias in model accuracy and less accurate estimation of risk in some...