Screening for Colorectal Cancer

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Educational Objectives

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Why Screen for Colorectal Cancer?

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

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Double Contrast Barium Enema

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CT Colonography

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New Screening Modalities

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Readings:

Levin B, Lieberman DA, McFarland B, et al. Screening and surveillance for the early detection of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps, 2008: a joint guideline from the American Cancer Society, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, and the American College of Radiology. CA A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Published online ahead of print, March 5, 2008.
Pignone M, Rich M, Teutsch SM, et al. Screening for colorectal cancer in adults at average risk: A summary of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine 2002, 137(2): E132-E141.

Winawer S, Fletcher R, Rex D, et al. American Gastroenterological Association: Colorectal cancer screening and surveillance: Clinical guidelines and rationale-Update based on new evidence. Gastroenterology 2003, 124: 544-560.

Collins JF, Lieberman DA, Durbin TE, et al. Accuracy of screening for fecal occult blood on single stool sample obtained by digital rectal examination: A comparison with recommended sampling practice. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2005;142(2):81-85.

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CME Quiz and Evaluation (a link to the quiz is available at the end of the module)

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