Search results for "Cancer screening"
Work toward equity in Black men's health
An expert discusses causes and effects of health disparities as well as ways to incorporate health equity into the practice of medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/work-toward-equity-in-black-mens-health.htm
1 Jul 2023
Be on alert for CRC in younger patients
Medical groups are coming to consensus about expanded screening guidelines for colorectal cancer that lower the age to begin screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/be-on-alert-for-crc-in-younger-patients.htm
1 Sep 2021
Changes coming for colon cancer screening
Colonoscopies are an obvious target in the current push to decrease health care costs, given their expense and utilization, said experts at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago in May.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/colonoscopy.htm
1 Jul 2014
Study finds low uptake of lung cancer screening in eligible Medicare patients
Although Medicare has covered lung cancer screening for eligible patients since 2015, the study found that screening numbers were low in 2016 among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, with lower frequency among nonwhite patients and those in regions other than the Northeast.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/5.htm
23 Jun 2020
Colorectal screening methods debated
The prevention successes achieved by colorectal cancer screening have been well documented, but the debate persists regarding to what extent should doctors insist on colonoscopy, rather than allowing patients to select a method that they are more likely to consistently follow.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/colorectal.htm
1 Jun 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Colorectal cancer screening without colon preparation
A 65-year-old man is interested in initial colorectal cancer screening but adamantly refuses to undergo colon preparation and does not want to modify his diet. Medical and family histories and physical exam results are unremarkable, and he takes no medications. What is the most appropriate screening test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/08/3.htm
8 Oct 2019
Lung cancer screening based on gains in life expectancy could maximize benefits
Risk-based and life-gained-based strategies provide substantially greater life extension and death prevention than screening based on current recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/22/4.htm
22 Oct 2019
Letters to the Editor
A reader responds to ACP Internist coverage about USPSTF recommendations on annual screening for lung cancer with CT.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/letter.htm
1 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 4-year history of ulcerative colitis
A 29-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. His medical history is significant for ulcerative colitis involving the entire colon, which was diagnosed 4 years ago. His symptoms responded to therapy with mesalamine and have remained in remission on this medication. His family history is significant for a maternal uncle who died of colon cancer at the age of 50 years. What is the most appropriate interval at which to perform colonoscopy with biopsies in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/15/3.htm
15 Nov 2016
Updating family cancer history may change screening recommendations
Updating patients' family history of cancer during adulthood may lead to changes in recommended cancer screenings, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/1.htm
19 Jul 2011