Screening and prevention of colorectal cancer

Abstract Mortality from colorectal cancer is reduced through screening and early detection; moreover, removal of neoplastic lesions can reduce incidence. While understanding the risk factors, pathogenesis, precursor has advanced, cause recent increase in among young adults largely unknown. Multiple invasive, semi- non-invasive modalities have emerged over past decade. The current emphasis on quality colonoscopy improved effectiveness prevention, role new technologies detection neoplasia, such as artificial intelligence, rapidly emerging. overall rates US, however, are suboptimal, few interventions been shown to uptake. This review provides an overview cancer, status efforts, tools available mortality cancer.