ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Clinical Challenges and Real-Time Decision Making in GI Endoscopy (Live and Virtual) | May 2023-Promoting Colonoscopy to Referring Networks and Patients

Promoting Colonoscopy to Referring Networks and Patients

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Video Summary

In this video, the panelist discusses the importance of creating materials to educate gastroenterologists and the primary care community on colon cancer prevention. They emphasize that colon cancer is prevalent and deadly, especially among younger patients, but it is highly preventable with high-quality colonoscopies. However, approximately 50% of the eligible population is not getting screened. The panelist suggests that any form of screening is better than none, but emphasizes that colonoscopies remain the only test that can prevent cancer throughout the entire colon. They also mention the use of non-invasive stool testing options like FIT-Fecal DNA, but caution against inappropriate usage. The video concludes by mentioning the materials provided to patients for screening and prevention methods. No credits are mentioned.

Keywords

colon cancer prevention

high-quality colonoscopies

prevalence of colon cancer

screening for colon cancer

FIT-Fecal DNA