Screening reduces the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of colorectal cancer, yet
participation tends to be low. We undertook a systematic review and meta-study synthesis of …

This review is an update to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Committee on
Minority Affairs and Cultural Diversity's paper on colorectal cancer (CRC) in African …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.
Despite evidence that screening reduces CRC incidence and mortality, only about 60% of …

Background Racial minority populations face an increased burden relative to cancer
interventions. Compared with Caucasians, the cancer screening rate is substantially lower …

Abstract Introduction Although African Americans have the highest incidence and mortality
from colorectal cancer (CRC), they are less likely than other racial groups to undergo CRC …

Background The full spectrum of serious non-gastrointestinal post-colonoscopy
complications has not been well characterized. We analyzed rates of and factors associated …

Results: Five hundred participants were included. The mean age was 41.0 years (SD 10.7).
Males were 50% and only 6.7% of those between 50 and 55 years of age had undergone …

Background: Patients are increasingly using mobile health (mHealth) apps to monitor their
health and educate themselves about medical issues. Despite the increasing popularity of …

Background: Colon cancer screening (CRCS) uptake is markedly affected by public
awareness of the disease. This study was conducted to assess levels of knowledge of CRC …

Background African-American men have the lowest 5-year survival rate in the US for
colorectal cancer (CRC) of any racial group, which may partly stem from low screening …