Don’t Miss the Red Flags for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer - Frankly Speaking Ep 411

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-411

Overview: This episode focuses on the rising prevalence of early-onset colorectal cancer and its critical indicators. Learn to recognize key symptoms, ensure timely diagnostic workups, and effectively address red flags to prevent delayed diagnosis.

Episode resource links:

• Demb, J., Kolb, J. M., Dounel, J., Fritz, C. D. L., Advani, S. M., Cao, Y., Coppernoll-Blach, P., Dwyer, A. J., Perea, J., Heskett, K. M., Holowatyj, A. N., Lieu, C. H., Singh, S., Spaander, M. C. W., Vuik, F. E. R., & Gupta, S. (2024). Red Flag Signs and Symptoms for Patients With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA network open, 7(5), e2413157. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.13157

• US Preventive Services Task Force Screening Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/colorectal-cancer-screening

• American Cancer Society Infographic for Patients: Colorectal Cancer: Catching it Early https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/colon-rectal-cancer/prevention-infographic.html

• Gómez-Molina R, Suárez M, Martínez R, Chilet M, Bauça JM, Mateo J. Utility of Stool-Based Tests for Colorectal Cancer Detection: A Comprehensive Review. Healthcare. 2024; 12(16):1645. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12161645

Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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