Options for CRC Screening and Need for Patient- Centered Decision-Making

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Stool-based tests, such as FIT and gFOBT, detect occult blood in stool, serving as non-invasive screening options for colorectal cancer.
Blood-based tests focus on identifying circulating tumor DNA or specific biomarkers, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional screening methods.
Colonoscopy provides direct visualization of the colon and rectum, allowing for both detection and removal of polyps, making it the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening.

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.

EP: 1.Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening and Guidelines

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EP: 2.Options for CRC Screening and Need for Patient- Centered Decision-Making

What are the options available for colorectal cancer screening? Could you briefly provide an overview of each of the following?

Stool-based tests
Blood-based tests
Colonoscopy