Surgery

Question 1

Colorectal cancer screening for patients with a family history of adenomatous polyps or colorectal cancer (first degree relative < 60)

Answer 1

Colonoscopies start at age 40 or 10 years before the age of diagnosis in the relative; repeat every 3-5 years

Question 2

Colorectal cancer screening for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Answer 2

Screen 8 years post diagnosis (or 12-15 years if disease only in left colon); repeat with biopsies every 1-2 years

Question 3

Colorectal cancer screening for patients with familial adenomatous polyposis

Answer 3

Screen at age 10-12; repeat yearly

Question 4

Colorectal cancer screening for patients with Lynch syndrome

Answer 4

Screen at age 20-25; repeat every 1-2 years