Of course, be.
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🔸But at what age?
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On August 28, 2020, Chadwick Boseman, known for his role as the king of the fictional country of Wakanda, a Marvel superhero named “Black Panther”, passed away from colon cancer.
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He was 43 years old.
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There is growing evidence of an increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) among young people.
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The US Preventive Services Task Force has developed draft guidelines for CRC screening and https://pillintrip.com/ru/medicine/mucosolvan for public comment by 23 November this year. Simulation models were used to support epidemiological data.
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🔸What’s new versus 2016 recommendations?
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Screening should start at age 45, not 50 (which is also in line with the American Cancer Society guidelines).
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▫️ Category “A” recommendation for adults aged 50-75.
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▫️ Category B recommendation for adults aged 45-49.
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▫️Category C recommendation for adults aged 76-85 (general health, personal circumstances, risk / benefit ratio should be considered).
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🔸What kind of screening is recommended?
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Both direct imaging (colonoscopy) and non-invasive stool tests are suitable.
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▫️NOT recommended: serum, urine tests, capsule endoscopy (insufficient evidence of benefits and harms).
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If you are 45 years old, then it’s time to think.