The United States Multi-Society Task Force (MSTF) on colorectal cancer (CRC) has released updated screening recommendations, endorsing 45 as the age to start average-risk CRC screening. These recommendations solidify our announcement in May 2021 supporting the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in lowering the screening age.
The MSTF, which is comprised of representatives from AGA, ACG and ASGE, updated the 2017 CRC screening recommendations, focusing on the specific questions of when to start and when to stop CRC screening in average-risk individuals.