Screening for Colorectal Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

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Figure. Screening for colorectal cancer: clinical summary of a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation.

For a summary of the evidence systematically reviewed in making these recommendations, the full recommendation statement, and supporting documents, please go to http://www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov. FOBT= fecal occult blood testing.

*These recommendations do not apply to individuals with specific inherited syndromes (the Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis) or those with inflammatory bowel disease.

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