Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but early detection via routine CRC screening can significantly lower risk for morbidity and mortality. Although public health initiatives between 2000 and 2005 nearly doubled CRC screening rates nationally, screening rates still remain low for adults aged 45 to 49 years (20%), patients of safety net health care facilities (42%), adults without insurance (44%), and other subgroups (72%) compared with national averages. ...
Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
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Black patients were less likely to receive resection compared with White patients.
Patients who self-reported being in "excellent health" were 12% less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer.
Black people taking GLP-1RA have poor bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy, which can compromise diagnosis.
A total 9.8% of respondents commented about the effect of colon cancer on the Black community.
More research is warranted to identify barriers to successful colorectal cancer treatment across all races and ethnicities.
There exists significant health disparities with respect to people living in rural communities with GI cancers.
Screening guideline supported studies for colorectal cancer lack Black representation.
A new study shows significant racial disparities in colon polyp prevalence and risk.
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