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ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Family History Performance ... Cancer Screening Tests ... colon #Screening #Indications ... #table #management ... #Testing #Indications
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
colorectal cancer in average ... immunochemical test ... ) for indications ... other than CRC ... Does not change management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Performance Characteristics ... Cancer Screening Tests ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... the type of and indication ... medical and surgical management