Affiliation:
1. University of Kentucky Rural (Morehead) Family Medicine Program, St. Claire HealthCare, Morehead, KY
Abstract
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Family physicians play an integral role in educating patients about the current screening recommendations and modalities of available screening to improve early detection and allow treatment at its earliest stages. Family physicians must have the tools to minimize barriers to screening, alleviate patient concerns about screening modalities available, and educate patients on lifestyle modifications that have the potential to significantly lower the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Osteopathic physicians should consider the five osteopathic treatment models when developing an individualized plan for each patient.
Publisher
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians - ACOFP
Reference14 articles.
1. 1. Shaukat A, Kahi CJ, Burke CA, Rabeneck L, Sauer BG, Rex DK. ACG Clinical Guidelines: colorectal cancer screening 2021. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021;116(3):458-79. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001122
2. 2. SEER Cancer Stat Facts: Colorectal Cancer. National Cancer Institute. https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/colorect.html. Accessed December 14, 2023.
3. 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Use of Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/statistics/use- screening-tests-BRFSS.htm. Accessed December 14, 2023.
4. 4. American Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2020-2022. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2020.
5. 5. US Preventive Services Task Force; Davidson KW, Barry MJ, Mangione CM, et al. Screening for colorectal cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2021;325(19):1965-1977. doi: 10.1001/jama.2021.6238