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Colonoscopy prevents cancer High risk groups Early age onset Expanding access Most efficient test

We need to continuously remind patients of the importance of screening for colorectal cancer, now recommended to begin at 45 years of age.


The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has collated critical information here to enable you to make informed choices about your health care.




Colonoscopy does not just screen for colorectal cancer it is also a critical strategy for preventing cancer

Colonoscopy reduces cancer rates with removal of polyps before they become cancerous, thereby remaining at stage zero

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Colonoscopy for Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening: Putting New Evidence Into Context

Promoting the Value of Colonoscopy to Referring Networks and Patients - latest USPSTF guidelines and more

Promoting the Value of Colonoscopy to Your Patients - a webinar recording

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Screening and Surveillance

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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Colonoscopy is critical for high-risk groups

High risks include previous symptoms, prior polyps, ethnicity, age and other factors

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests 

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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2021 USPSTF Guidelines - A Quick Summary

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2021 US Preventive Services Task Force colorectal cancer screening recommendations - A Video Summary

Latest 2021 recommendations on colorectal cancer screening from the US Preventive Services Task Force

Colonoscopy evaluates symptoms in individuals younger than recommended screening age

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Expanding access to high quality colorectal cancer screening and prevention in underserved communities

Ensuring equity in access to colorectal cancer prevention

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests 

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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GIE: Impact of COVID-19 on colorectal cancer disparities and the way forward

Colonoscopy is the most efficient colorectal cancer prevention test

Colonoscopy is cost efficient, as well as time-efficient – in 10 years, you will need 10 FIT tests but only one colonoscopy, with a total of four colonoscopies in a lifetime for the average patient

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests

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Choosing Among Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening Tests (with narration)

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2021 USPSTF Guidelines - A Quick Summary

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2021 US Preventive Services Task Force colorectal cancer screening recommendations - A Video Summary

Latest 2021 recommendations on colorectal cancer screening from the US Preventive Services Task Force

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About the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 14,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. Visit  and  Screen4ColonCancer.org for more information and to find a qualified doctor in your area. Connect with ASGE on , and on  and .

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