Estimating the Screening-Eligible Population Size, Ages 45-74, at Average Risk to Develop Colorectal Cancer in the United States

• Published in: Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.) Vol. 13; no. 5; pp. 443 - 448
• Main Authors: Piscitello, Andrew, Edwards, 5th, David K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2020

Colorectal cancer is a growing burden in adults less than 50 years old. In 2018, the American Cancer Society published a guideline update recommending a reduction in the colorectal cancer screening start age for average-risk individuals from 50 to 45. Implementing these recommendations would have im...