Value of Colonoscopy

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.

Colonoscopy for Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening: Putting New Evidence Into Context
Promoting the Value of Colonoscopy to Referring Networks and Patients
Promoting the Value of Colonoscopy to Your Patients
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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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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 Screening Tests (with narration)
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2021 USPSTF Guidelines – A Quick Summary
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2021 Task Force Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥ Cancer Screening – Video Summary
Latest 2021 Recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force

Colonoscopy evaluates symptoms in individuals younger than the recommended screening age

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 CRC Screening Tests
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Choosing CRC Screening Tests (Narrated)
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GIE: Impact of COVID-19 on CRC Disparities

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 — 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 CRC Screening Tests (Narrated)
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Bowel Preparations
2021 USPSTF Guidelines – A Quick Summary
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2021 Task Force CRC Screening – Video Summary
Latest 2021 Recommendations from the USPSTF

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