Henry Ford Hospital has earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), which was developed through a collaboration between the OSTRiCh (Optimizing the Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer) consortium and the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.
Tag: Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Putting the Spotlight on Colorectal Cancer Risk and Prevention during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer related death for both men and women. However, if it is caught early, colorectal cancer has a 90% survival rate. This is why screening is…
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Expert Addresses Revised Age Recommendation for Colorectal Cancer Screening
New Brunswick, N.J., October 28, 2020 – The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has put forth a draft recommendation for colorectal cancer screening to start at age 45. The current guideline for those at average risk is to begin…
American College of Gastroenterology Announces Winners of Sixth Annual SCOPYs: Service Award for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention, and Year-Round Excellence
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) announces the winners of the 2020 SCOPY Awards (Service Award for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention, and Year-Round Excellence) to recognize the achievements of ACG members in their community engagement, education and awareness efforts for colorectal cancer prevention.