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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedFan T, Stefanos R
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Screening for colorectal cancer.
This AHRQ-authored Putting Preventions in Practice quiz has three questions and answers on the US Preventive Services Task Force final recommendation on screening for colorectal cancer. A case study is presented with questions on the best behavioral interventions, the effect of a patient’s age on the counseling approach, and what is an appropriate test and interval for colorectal screening. References are also provided at the end of the answers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Fan T, Stefanos R .
Screening for colorectal cancer.
Am Fam Physician 2021 Sep 1;104(3):295-96..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Screening, Prevention, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Case Study
Archambault AN, Lin Y, Jeon J
Nongenetic determinants of risk for early-onset colorectal cancer.
This study compared whether risk factors associated with late-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) were also linked to early-onset CRC which is defined as onset younger than 50 years of age. Data was pooled from 13 population-based studies using 3767 CRC cases and 4040 controls aged younger than 50 years and 23,437 CRC cases and 35,311 controls aged 50 years and older. Early-onset CRC was not associated with any of the risk factors for late-onset CRC (regular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, greater red meat intake, lower educational attainment, alcohol abstinence, and heavier alcohol use). The authors also evaluated risks by anatomic subsite and found that lower total fiber intake was linked more strongly to rectal than colon cancer.
AHRQ-funded; HS026120.
Citation: Archambault AN, Lin Y, Jeon J .
Nongenetic determinants of risk for early-onset colorectal cancer.
JNCI Cancer Spectr 2021 Jun;5(3):pkab029. doi: 10.1093/jncics/pkab029..
Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Risk
Glenn BA, Nonzee NJ, Hamilton AS
Cancer surveillance and preventive services in a diverse sample of breast and colorectal cancer survivors.
This study assessed engagement in surveillance for recurrence, cancer screening, and other recommended preventive health services among breast and colorectal cancer survivors with early-onset disease (age 50 years and younger) who were diagnosed in California. Findings showed that, although the majority of survivors received appropriate surveillance for recurrence, engagement in other preventive health services varied substantially. Implications included efforts to address gaps in the use of recommended cancer screening and preventive health services among cancer survivors.
AHRQ-funded; HS000046.
Citation: Glenn BA, Nonzee NJ, Hamilton AS .
Cancer surveillance and preventive services in a diverse sample of breast and colorectal cancer survivors.
J Cancer Surviv 2021 Apr;15(2):213-23. doi: 10.1007/s11764-020-00925-4..
Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Prevention, Screening
Sanchez JI, Shankaran V, Unger JM
Inequitable access to surveillance colonoscopy among Medicare beneficiaries with surgically resected colorectal cancer.
After colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery, surveillance with colonoscopy is an important step for the early detection of local recurrence. Unfortunately, surveillance colonoscopy is underused, especially among racial/ethnic minorities. This study assessed the association between patient and neighborhood factors and receipt of surveillance colonoscopy. The investigators concluded that receipt of initial surveillance colonoscopy remained low, and that there were acute disparities between Black and NHW patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS013853.
Citation: Sanchez JI, Shankaran V, Unger JM .
Inequitable access to surveillance colonoscopy among Medicare beneficiaries with surgically resected colorectal cancer.
Cancer 2021 Feb;127(3):412-21. doi: 10.1002/cncr.33262..
Keywords: Colonoscopy, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Access to Care, Screening, Prevention, Disparities, Medicare
Vu JV, Sheetz KH, De Roo AC
Variation in colectomy rates for benign polyp and colorectal cancer.
Removal of pre-cancerous polyps on screening colonoscopy is a mainstay of colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention. Complex polyps may require surgical removal with colectomy, an operation with a 17% morbidity and 1.5% mortality rate. Recently, advanced endoscopic techniques have allowed some patients with complex polyps to avoid the morbidity of colectomy. In this study, the investigators compared regional variation in colectomy rates for CRC versus benign polyp.
AHRQ-funded; HS000053.
Citation: Vu JV, Sheetz KH, De Roo AC .
Variation in colectomy rates for benign polyp and colorectal cancer.
Surg Endosc 2021 Feb;35(2):802-08. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-07451-5..
Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Surgery, Colonoscopy