Cancer Prevention News

Compared with reoffering colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical test alone, offering a blood test as a secondary option resulted in a nearly twofold increase in colorectal cancer screening in veterans who had declined first-line screening.

CHICAGO — Colorectal cancer screening rates at federally qualified health centers were significantly higher in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act vs. states that did not, according to data at Digestive Disease Week.

Population genomic screening for Lynch syndrome, familial hypercholesterolemia and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer may be cost-effective for adults aged younger than 40 years if the cost is “relatively low,” researchers reported.

Cervical cancer screening rates are low across the board, but disparities for Black patients persist, according to researchers.

CHICAGO — Individuals aged 45 to 49 years who were mailed fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening completed the tests in a timelier manner than those aged 50 years and older, according to data from Digestive Disease Week.

The American College of Radiology, or ACR, updated its guidance to recommend that all women receive a breast cancer risk assessment by the age of 25 years to determine if screening is needed earlier than age 40 years.

Overweight and obese BMI during adulthood appeared associated with increased risk for colorectal cancer and noncolorectal gastrointestinal cancers, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

All women aged 40 to 74 years should be screened for breast cancer every other year, according to a draft recommendation statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

CHICAGO — Adding a dedicated patient navigator improved fecal immunochemical testing completion and return rates and resulted in significant savings to the health care system, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week.

CHICAGO — Race, ethnicity and rurality have a significant impact on colorectal cancer screening disparities, highlighting the need for interventions to overcome these barriers, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week.