Colorectal Cancer
SCREENING
Adults, beginning at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years
GRADE
Strongly Recommended
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer using fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy, in adults, beginning at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years. The risks and benefits of these screening methods vary.
FREQUENCY OF SERVICE
Frequency is dependent on screening modality – fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy.
RISK FACTOR INFORMATION
No Risk Factor Information currently available.