A study published in Gastroenterology examined the cost effectiveness of The American Cancer Society's recommendation to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45. Researchers compared screening strategies ...29 March 2019

New York City-based Brooklyn Hospital brought in former New York Yankee outfielder and CRC cancer survivor Daryl Strawberry to speak about his colorectal cancer battle, Brooklyn Paper reports. What ...29 March 2019

... on Capitol Hill for the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, which addresses screening colonoscopy coinsurance for Medicare patients. More articles on gastroenterology: Raising CRC awareness ...29 March 2019

... cancer prevention in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Friel spoke with Becker's ASC Review about the inspiration behind the costume, and the importance of CRC screenings. Note: Responses ...28 March 2019

... was 23.2 percent and 17.7 percent in the lottery incentive group. 4. Researchers concluded, "Mailed FIT resulted in high colorectal cancer screening response rates in this population, but different forms ...28 March 2019

... of gastroenterology, encouraging CRC screenings & more 3. 4 trends to know about private equity in gastroenterology — Multiples, market potential & more 4. ASGE releases new colorectal cancer screening ...28 March 2019

Sonora Quest Laboratories made its blood-based colorectal cancer test BeScreened-CRC available to the public, AZ Central reports. What you should know: 1. The test has a 94 percent accuracy rate. ...28 March 2019

A study published in Cancer examined early-onset colorectal cancer finding unique subgroups among CRC patients, Medscape reports. What you should know: 1. Researchers conducted a retrospective review ...26 March 2019

... percent specificity rates for detecting all stages of colorectal cancer, the test remains a popular alternative for a patient who won't undergo a colonoscopy. Despite the rising prominence of alternatives, ...25 March 2019

... American College of Gastroenterology fellow. His clinical interests include treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer and colon polyp management. Dr. Farraye is a Crohn' ...20 March 2019

Olympus will continue to sponsor several organizations dedicated to fighting colorectal cancer, including the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Colon Cancer Coalition. What you should know: 1. Olympus ...20 March 2019

American Gastroenterological Association President David Lieberman, MD, advocated on Capitol Hill for the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, which addresses screening colonoscopy coinsurance ...15 March 2019

... Renee Williams, MD, went to Washington, D.C., on March 12 to speak about colorectal cancer screening and barriers. Conway (Ark.) Regional Gastroenterology Center added Owen Maat, MD. More articles ...15 March 2019

... R. Weiss, MD, Center for Hereditary Colorectal Neoplasia. Dr. Burke has also taken on leadership roles outside of Cleveland Clinic, and served a term as president of American College of Gastroenterology. ...15 March 2019

American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy experts went to Washington, D.C., March 12 to speak about colorectal cancer ...14 March 2019

Colorectal cancer is "preventable, treatable and beatable," according to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, which released new colorectal cancer screening resources for National Colorectal ...12 March 2019

Medscape reviewed current colorectal cancer screening tests options as well as research surrounding them to quantify which is the most effective. What you should know: 1. Medscape examined colonoscopy, ...12 March 2019

...  Despite guidelines to begin colorectal cancer screening at 45 years, newly released data said Americans put off their initial screening until 58 years. Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg released data from ...12 March 2019

Four GI physicians were featured in the news this past week: Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Medical Center colorectal surgeon Charles Friel, MD, dressed up as a red colon polyp to educate ...08 March 2019

Boston-based Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center opened the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center in response to elevated CRC rates in young adults. What you should know: 1. The center will ...08 March 2019