Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Estimates show that reaching desired outcomes, in terms of colorectal cancer screening, could save 18,800 lives per year (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force USPSTF, 2014). According to Cancer Statistics, 2015; estimates of new colorectal cancer cases and deaths in the United States by the end of this year are: 132,700 and 49,700 respectively. In addition, estimates of 2015 by state show that California is the highest in both incidence and deaths, with 14,510 (12%), and 5,180 (11%) respectively nationwide. Increasing the proportion of adults who receive a colorectal cancer screening, is one of the leading health indicators by Healthy People 2020. This objective tracks the proportion of adults (aged 50-75 years), who have had one of the following most recent screening tests, recommended by USPSTF with a grade A, in order to be included. The screening tests are;
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Aging is a contributing factor to develop colorectal adenomas and polyps, when attempts were made to extend the starting age to 75 years to 85 years, the gain in years was small compared to the risks of screening people in this age interval, which is why the USPSTF recommends against routine screening for this adults aged (76-85) years. However, there may be some other considerations that support colorectal cancer screening in certain individuals. Moreover, the USPSTF recommends against screening for adults older than age 85 years, because the complex co-morbidities they have will prevent achieving desired outcomes through screening, considering that the benefit of screening is usually not achieved until at least 7 years after the first screening was done (USPSTF,
Aging is a contributing factor to develop colorectal adenomas and polyps, when attempts were made to extend the starting age to 75 years to 85 years, the gain in years was small compared to the risks of screening people in this age interval, which is why the USPSTF recommends against routine screening for this adults aged (76-85) years. However, there may be some other considerations that support colorectal cancer screening in certain individuals. Moreover, the USPSTF recommends against screening for adults older than age 85 years, because the complex co-morbidities they have will prevent achieving desired outcomes through screening, considering that the benefit of screening is usually not achieved until at least 7 years after the first screening was done (USPSTF,