Examining Key Aspects of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Path to Preventing Late-Stage Cancer

Vivek Kaul, MD, discusses how colorectal cancer screening is essential for early detection and prevention of late-stage disease, including the current US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines on when to initiate screening and the recommended intervals that vary by screening method.

Vivek Kaul, MD, discusses the various options available for colorectal cancer screening, providing an overview of stool-based tests, blood-based tests, colonoscopy, and emerging screening methods.

Vivek Kaul, MD, discusses the benefits of using a stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening, emphasizing its sensitivity, guideline recommendations, and its potential to reduce the screening burden for patients, as well as explaining the test's mechanism of action.

Vivek Kaul, MD, discusses the sensitivity and accuracy of the stool DNA test, providing relevant data, while also describing the role of blood-based tests in colorectal cancer screening and how they complement or differ from stool-based tests.

Vivek Kaul, MD, discusses how primary care providers can effectively communicate the importance of colorectal cancer screening and guide patients in selecting the most suitable option, and the significant role of patient preferences and adherence in this decision-making process, while also addressing future innovations in screening methods.