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Podcast: Clinician's Roundtable
Episode: Colorectal Cancer Screening: Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Noninvasive Options
Description:
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Carolyn Rutter, PhD
Guest: Gloria Coronado, PhD
Colorectal cancer screening strategies have significantly evolved in recent years, with noninvasive options like stool and blood-based tests explored for their potential to boost adherence. Drs. Gloria Coronado and Carolyn Rutter join Dr. Brian McDonough to evaluate how these methods compare to traditional colonoscopy in terms of cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and their ability to overcome screening barriers, particularly in underserved populations. Dr. Coronado is a Professor of Epidemiology and the Associate Director of Population Science for the University of Arizona Cancer Center, and...