Video Tip: Practice Tips for Improving Community Colorectal Screening and Follow-up | February 2025-Practice Tips for Improving Community Colorectal Screening and Follow-up

Practice Tips for Improving Community Colorectal Screening and Follow-up

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Video Summary

The video discusses the increasing importance of fecal screening for colorectal cancer, emphasizing its role alongside colonoscopy as per the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force. Fecal testing, particularly FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test), is highlighted for its cost-effectiveness and simplicity, making it a preferred choice, especially during the pandemic and among younger or unscreened individuals. The talk references studies showing higher participation rates and cancer detection with FIT versus colonoscopy, advocating for its widespread use. Additionally, FIT serves as an entry point for patients hesitant about colonoscopy, potentially increasing participation over time. The speaker stresses the need for gastroenterologists to work closely with primary care providers to ensure follow-up colonoscopies for positive FIT results. The presentation emphasizes community engagement, systematic mailing programs, and annual reminders to boost screening rates and address disparities, significantly reducing colorectal cancer mortality and incidence.

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Theodore Levin, MD

Keywords

fecal screening

colorectal cancer

Fecal Immunochemical Test

screening participation

community engagement