Keywords

cancer screening, colorectal cancer (CRC), evidence, guidelines, review, US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Authors

1. Klimkiewicz, Pawel MS, MA, RN, FNP

Abstract

Abstract: The US Preventive Services Task Force recently expanded its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to start screening adults with average risk profile at age 45. In the face of rising healthcare costs, limited medical resources, and in order to facilitate shared decision-making conversations, primary care clinicians should have a thorough understanding of the evidence supporting this new screening guideline.