ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Day Two | April 2022-CRC Screening Colonoscopy and Alternative Screening Modalities

CRC Screening Colonoscopy and Alternative Screening Modalities

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Joe Bakari discusses colorectal cancer screening and alternative screening modalities. He begins by highlighting the importance of screening and shares a personal story of a friend who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer but successfully treated. Dr. Bakari then discusses the rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger age groups and the need for early detection. He presents different screening tests, including colonoscopy, FIT (fecal immunochemical test), and FIT fecal DNA (ColoGuard). He explains the pros and cons of each test and emphasizes the importance of following up with colonoscopy if the FIT or ColoGuard tests are positive. Dr. Bakari concludes by providing recommendations for different patient groups, such as average risk patients, high-risk patients, and those with symptoms. He emphasizes that the best screening test is the one that gets done, and encourages healthcare providers to educate patients and refer them for screening based on evidence-based guidelines.

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Joseph Vicari, MD, MBA, FASGE

Keywords

colorectal cancer screening

alternative screening modalities

importance of screening

rising rates of colorectal cancer

colonoscopy

FIT (fecal immunochemical test)