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Impact of race‐specific screening guideline on the uptake of colorectal cancer screening among young African Americans

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African Americans (AAs) have had lower colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, higher incidence rate, and earlier mean age at onset. The 2017 U.S. Multi‐Society Task Force (MSTF) recommended initiating CRC screening… Click to show full abstract

African Americans (AAs) have had lower colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, higher incidence rate, and earlier mean age at onset. The 2017 U.S. Multi‐Society Task Force (MSTF) recommended initiating CRC screening at age 45 for AAs and age 50 for non‐AAs.

Keywords: african americans; colorectal cancer; impact race; race specific; specific screening; cancer

Journal Title: Cancer Medicine
Year Published: 2022

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