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Follow-up colonoscopy after 10 months is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and advanced-stage disease among patients with a positive fecal immunochemical test result

Waiting 10 Months for Colonoscopy May Raise CRC Risk

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After positive FIT result, colonoscopy at 10 months also tied to more advanced disease
American adults with disabilities have lower colorectal cancer screening rates than other adults

Rates of Colorectal CA Screening Lower for Adults With Disabilities

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Transportation issues, lack of awareness, other barriers may be at issue
Taking antibiotics for an extended period in early to middle adulthood might increase risk for colorectal adenomas

Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Risk of Colorectal Adenomas

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Medications that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researchers say
For patients on dialysis

Mortality Risk Impacts Colon CA Screening in Dialysis Patients

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Higher rate of screening among patients most likely to receive a transplant
From 2000 to 2015 there were increases in colorectal cancer screening use

Cancer Screening Remains Below Healthy People 2020 Targets

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From 2000 to 2015, increases in CRC screening use, but not in breast, cervical cancer screening
Colorectal cancer rates among those aged 50 and older have fallen 32 percent since 2000

Colorectal Cancer Rates, Mortality Down in Americans Aged ≥50

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Report suggests higher screening rates explain the positive trend
Americans in their early 50s and younger are experiencing significant increases in colorectal cancer incidence

CRC Incidence on the Rise Among Younger Americans

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Rates of rectal cancer have been rising longer and faster than colon cancer
A guideline

Guideline Issued on Molecular Biomarkers for CRC Tissues

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21 guideline statements developed, including 8 recommendations, 10 consensus opinions
Even normal-weight women may be at greater risk for colorectal cancer if they have certain traits

Metabolic Sx May Up CRC Risk Even in Healthy-Weight Women

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Metabolically unhealthy women have higher risk of colorectal cancer, researchers say
Young and middle-aged colon cancer patients may be getting chemotherapy more often than is warranted

Chemo May Be Overused in Younger Patients With Colon CA

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Researchers find treatment often isn't beneficial