The American Cancer Society @AmericanCancer updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations — including new stool-based and blood-based screening options.
But here’s something important many people don’t realize:
If a stool or blood-based screening test is positive, a follow-up colonoscopy is still needed.
Dr. Fola May of @UCLAGIHep explains why colonoscopy remains the gold standard for prevention and detection — and why screening matters more than ever, especially with rising colorectal cancer rates in younger adults.
🎙️ Full episode: https://t.co/cKRYEFQlzA
@AmCollegeGastro #screeningsavelives #colorectalcancerawareness
Last week, ACS updated its #CRCscreening guidelines, which now recommend blood tests.
⚠️ Labeled 'not preferred' and only for patients who refuse colonoscopy or stool tests — ACG is concerned that distinction won't reach patients.
Read our statement ➡️ https://t.co/05OWRE0QUw
Just out - 5 year data from the SCREESCO trial comparing screening colonoscopy at age 60 vs FIT vs nothing. Screening doubles the rate of curable cancers found.
https://t.co/wb4YPOJP2I
Acute UGIB: When & What drugs to start & stop @NeenaSAbrahamMD
⭐️ Triage first! ⬇️
⭐️ Coumadin / DOAC Reversal - PCC
⭐️ Don’t wait to normalize INR, < 2.5 ✅
⭐️ Coumadin Resumption - ideally within 4-7 days
⭐️DOAC resumption - day after
@DDWMeeting#DDW2025
Wondering about colonoscopy outcomes of positive multi target stool DNA tests in real world? We are presenting data from UPMC health system @DDWMeeting@PittIMChiefs
⏰Monday 5/5 12:30-13:30
📍Poster 1189, Hall CE
Huge shout out to amazing mentor! @rockscho@PittGILiverNutr