Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
Overview
Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and women and the second overall leading cause of cancer-related death. Despite declines in both incidence and mortality over the past 2 decades, ~ 142,480 new cases and ~50,830 deaths are projected for 2013. This CME activity encompasses the most recent guidelines on screening initiation, screening intervals and screening follow-up.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the epidemiology of colorectal cancer (CRC).
- Articulate the rationale for early screening of CRC.
- List screening options and provide supporting evidence for these options.
- Summarize screening recommendations and interval screenings.
Course Faculty
Paul C. Schroy III, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine Director of Clinical Research, GI Section, Boston Medical Center
Course Fees: Free
Format: Text and Graphics
CME Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, risk management study
