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The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk* of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. This can be done either with a sensitive test that looks for signs of cancer in a person’s stool (a stool-based test), or with an exam that looks at the colon and rectum (a visual exam).
May 18, 2021 · Colonoscopy screening every 10 years. Selectively screen adults aged 76 to 85 years for colorectal cancer. Discuss together with patients the decision to screen, taking into consideration the patient’s overall health status (life expectancy, comorbid conditions), prior screening history, and preferences.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The decision to be screened between ages 76 and 85 should be made on an individual basis. If you are older than 75, talk to your doctor about screening.
The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years. The decision to screen for colorectal cancer in adults aged 76 to 85 years should be an individual one, taking into account the patient’s overall health and prior screening history.
Bethesda, MD (March 5, 2021) – The American College of Gastroenterology has issued updated evidence-based screening guidelines for colorectal cancer (CRC) in the March issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology that recommend all average risk individuals begin screening at age 45.
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Repeat screening after a normal colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years for average-risk patients and every five years for patients who have a first-degree relative with CRC. Two-step...
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Full text of current ACS recommendations (and rationale) for screening for the early detection of colorectal cancer is available here.
