Your patient’s estimated risk for colorectal cancer could depend on which assessment tool you choose.
A new study of risk calculators found that the assessments consistently included information about age, sex, body mass index, tobacco use and family history of CRC. They were less consistent about race, education, personal medical history, diet, exercise, and use of alcohol and medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, oral contraceptives, estrogen, vitamin D and