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Table 1 2018 CFF Colorectal Cancer Screening recommendations in Cystic Fibrosis

From: Case report of synchronous post-lung transplant colon cancers in the era of colorectal cancer screening recommendations in cystic fibrosis: screening “too early” before it’s too late

CFF CRC Screening REcommendations (colonoscopy advised)

INTERVAL

Additional Information

40 yrs

 

Individuals with CF

30 yrs

 

Individuals with CF and organ transplant, at least 2 years after transplant if no screening in the prior 5 years

Negative colonoscopy

Every 5 years

 

Adenomatous polyp

Every 3 years

 

All colonoscopies

 

Intensive bowel preparation including 3–4 washes (1 L purgative per wash) and last wash within 4–6 h of exam