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Shared Decision-Making in Colorectal Cancer Screening

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, yet it is highly preventable through timely screening. This study reviews current CRC screening modalities-including colonoscopy, stool-based tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, CT colonography, and capsule endoscopy-highlighting their respective strengths, limitations, and societal recommendations. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring screening strategies to individual patient risk profiles, including age, family history, comorbidities, and psychosocial factors. These screening modalities are discussed in the context of shared decision making, which is a critical strategy for primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons to guide patients through screening choices, especially in underserved populations facing socioeconomic and cultural barriers.

Source: Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery

DOI: 10.1055/a-2760-7678

Authors: Jonathan T. Bliggenstorfer, James G. Connolly, Jonathan S. Abelson

Institutions: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Lahey Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7117121852

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