GI Oncology
Perspectives
Surveillance colonoscopy: When and how to stop
There is an ongoing debate about whether older adults should undergo CRC screening.
From the Journals
Genetic counseling enhances patient empowerment in familial colorectal cancer
Genetic counseling also led to significant improvement in anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.
From the AGA Journals
Offering blood test ups CRC screening for people who first declined colonoscopy, FIT
But a positive result doesn’t always lead to a timely colonoscopy.
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Should race and ethnicity be used in CRC recurrence risk algorithms?
Removing race from clinical risk predictions could lead to higher racial bias in model accuracy and less accurate estimation of risk in some...
From the AGA Journals
Mucosal exposure device boosts AI-assisted detection of adenomas
Using the mucosal exposure device increased adenoma detection rate by 12% without impacting safety or withdrawal time.
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Race and ethnicity loom large in CRC screening
Disparities can be seen in everything from choice of test to bowel prep, according to a review.
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Lack of paid sick leave is a barrier to cancer screening
For those with paid sick leave mandates, screening rates are higher.
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Unprecedented drop seen in early colorectal cancer cases due to aspirin use
The study confirms evidence from 30 years of research that suggests regular aspirin use reduces cancer risk.
From the Journals
How BMI over time impacts GI cancer risk
These “important findings highlight the unmet need to identify the critical time window linking adiposity and GI cancer.”
From the AGA Journals
ChatGPT delivers credible answers to colonoscopy queries
"This study shows that a conversational AI program can generate credible medical information in response to common patient questions."