Sex and gender-oriented colorectal cancer screening: a consensus study from the AIOM- GISEG working group - Takeaways - MDSpire

Sex and gender-oriented colorectal cancer screening: a consensus study from the AIOM- GISEG working group

  • By

  • Marta Bianchini

  • Tiziana Vavalà

  • Francesca Rossi

  • Elsa Vitale

  • Manuel Zorzi

  • Stefania Gori

  • Rossana Berardi

  • Anna Maria Moretti

  • Marialuisa Appetecchia

  • July 3, 2026

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    The AIOM-GISEG Consensus Study emphasizes the need for sex and gender-tailored colorectal cancer screening strategies.

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    Significant disparities in colorectal cancer incidence, age at onset, and screening barriers exist between men and women.

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    The study advocates for collecting sex-disaggregated data to enhance equity in colorectal cancer screening programs.

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    Tailored communication strategies are necessary to address gender-specific barriers to screening adherence.

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    The consensus panel recommends considering differences in optimal age and modality for colorectal cancer screening.

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Sex and gender-oriented colorectal cancer screening: a consensus study from the AIOM- GISEG working group

  • by Marta Bianchini, Tiziana Vavalà, Francesca Rossi, Elsa Vitale, Manuel Zorzi, Stefania Gori, Rossana Berardi, Anna Maria Moretti, Marialuisa Appetecchia

  • July 3, 2026

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