"Cheeky" Facts about Colonoscopy
True or False: The only type of prep that works is a nice big gallon of Golytlely. Bottoms up!
What is False?
Many types of prep can be used, there are smaller volume options, pill options- different flavors.
One type of stool test that is an option for colon cancer screening.
True or False: The COVID-19 pandemic caused delays in cancer screening tests.
What is true? Many screening tests were delayed and many people still have not gotten caught up despite the home testing options available.
Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill?
To get to the bottom! ;)
Snippets used in Elation to document when someone has completed their colorectal screening test
What is ".colon" or ".allscreen?"
Removing a precancerous polyp during a colonoscopy can _________ colon cancer.
What is prevent?
Removing a precancerous polyp can prevent natural progression to cancer.
The most sensitive of the stool test options.
Name one modifiable risk factor for colon cancer.
Smoking, alcohol use, sedentary behavior, diet rich in red meat, elevated bmi
True or False: There are 6 types of colorectal cancer screening test options for those who are average risk of colorectal cancer.
What is true?
3 direct visualization tests and 3 stool tests
Section of Elation where it is best to document the snippets for colorectal screening
Name of the instrument used to perform a colonoscopy.
What is a colonoscope?
Recommended number of years between Cologuard testing.
Should be done at least every 3 years, typically this interval is covered by insurance.
What is the new recommended age to start screening for colon cancer if you are average risk?
Name a risk factor/condition that would put someone in the high risk category for colorectal cancer.
Family history in 1st degree relative, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis), or certain genetic conditions (lynch syndrome, FAP)
CRC screening tests that count to meet the measure (name at least 3)
gFBOT, FIT, FIT/DNA, colonoscopy, flex sig, CT colonography
Number of years between colonoscopies if someone is average risk for colon cancer and had a normal first colonoscopy.
What is 10 years?
Name one food to avoid prior to doing guaiac stool testing.
Heme containing foods like red meat, also veggies like broccoli, turnips, beets which can cause false +
Also avoid tons of vitamin C/citric juices which can cause false -
Colon cancer is the ____ most common cancer in both men and women.
What is third?
It is a common but often preventable type of cancer.
What is colonoscopy?
What is both 45-75 and 50-75?
You can see both on Tableau, 45-75 is listed as grade B recommendation.
Percent decrease in mortality from CRC due to colonoscopy.
What is 68%?
One large observational study (the Nurses Health Study w/ almost 90000 people) showed decrease in CRC mortality by 68%. Stayin' Alive!
Test that is needed if any of the stool test results are positive.
What is colonoscopy?
Percentage of people eligible for colon cancer screening that actually get screened.
What is 60-70%?
Want everyone to get screened.
Number of gFOBT (guaiac tests) that someone should do in a row.
Three, because a polyp can bleed intermittently
% needed to meet the 2022 Medical Goal for colorectal cancer screening
What is 62.1 %?
62.1%=Meets
65%=Exceeds