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Standard practice from what I have seen is colonoscopy for everyone over 50 who will acquiesce. I have yet to be presented with evidence for this. Any thoughts?
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20070601/cochrane.html
"Fecal occult blood testing is a cost-effective, noninvasive screening method for colon cancer. Although endoscopy has higher specificity for colorectal cancer, screening recommendations for colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy are based on case-control studies. In fact, there is no direct evidence that endoscopic screening reduces all-cause or colorectal cancer mortality.1 These tests also require more patient preparation and have a higher risk."
1. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for colorectal cancer: recommendations and rationale. Ann Intern Med 2002;137:129-31.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20070601/cochrane.html
"Fecal occult blood testing is a cost-effective, noninvasive screening method for colon cancer. Although endoscopy has higher specificity for colorectal cancer, screening recommendations for colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy are based on case-control studies. In fact, there is no direct evidence that endoscopic screening reduces all-cause or colorectal cancer mortality.1 These tests also require more patient preparation and have a higher risk."
1. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for colorectal cancer: recommendations and rationale. Ann Intern Med 2002;137:129-31.