“We can make a substantial dent in that through screening,” he said. “Starting at age 45 can save additional lives and prevent additional cases by removing precancerous polyps.”
The recommendations apply only to people who are at average risk of colorectal cancer — meaning they have no prior diagnosis of colorectal cancer; no family history of the disease or genetic disorders that raise the risk of the disease; no history of precancerous polyps; and no diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease.among Americans ages 45 to 49 is now comparable to what was being seen in those ages 50 to 54, said Dr.
The new guidance also stressed the importance of screening for African Americans, who have the highest rates of colorectal cancer incidence and deaths.
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