Listed below are some common questions related to Colorectal Cancer and other topics covered on the Exact Academy website.  If you have additional questions, please Contact Us.

  •  1. What is meant by “average risk” and “high risk?”
  • 2. What are the CRC screening guideline recommendations for initiation at age 45?
  • 3. Why did CRC screening guidelines lower the age for CRC screening to 45 years?
  • 4. Did the USPSTF evaluate populations younger than 45? If so, why weren’t they included in the recommendation?
  • 5. What are the trends in CRC screening test utilization rates?
  • 6. What are the first-round participation (adherence) rates for stool-based CRC screening modalities (FIT/FOBT/mt-sDNA)?
  • 7. What are the trends in incidence, severity, and mortality of CRC in younger populations that would support lowering the screening age to 45? What guidelines currently recommend the start of CRC screening at age 45?
  • 8. What is the potential impact of lowering the CRC screening age?
  • 9. Do you have data on the performance of mt-sDNA in patients aged 45 to 49 years?
  • 10. Is the false positive rate of mt-sDNA 13% or 45%?
  • 11. What were the colonoscopy findings in patients with a positive mt-sDNA result?
  • 12. What were the colonoscopy findings in patients with a negative mt-sDNA result?
  • 13. Should a patient still submit mt-sDNA test if they notice blood in their stool or blood in their urine?
  • 14. How should the mt-sDNA results be interpreted?
  • 15. Can you explain how the algorithm is used to determine positive vs negative results of mt-sDNA?
  • 16. Is a patient with a history of "benign polyps" still a candidate for screening with the mt-sDNA test?
  • 17. What is a “related cancer” as stated in the mt-sDNA Physician Brochure?
  • 18. How does family history of CRC or advanced adenomas impact the risk assessment?
  • 19. Are there any dietary or medication restrictions pertaining to the use of Cologuard?

Last Updated: 06/21/2023