CT Colonography Endorsed by ACR, ACS

by Barbara Kram, Editor | March 05, 2008

"Radiologists are undergoing the latest training and education to remain at the cutting edge of this technology. The ACR has taken, and continues to take, steps to standardize the performance and interpretation of this exam nationwide, in order to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care," said Moore.

The ACR will open an interactive hands-on training facility for CTC and other cutting-edge imaging procedures. CTC training courses will begin in April 2008. A process for individual certification and proficiency is being evaluated.

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"The ACR urges patients to begin being screened for colorectal cancer at age 50 and we strongly urge Medicare and private insurance companies to support screening efforts by reimbursing appropriately for CT colonography," said Moore.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

The full ACS guidelines can be viewed at http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/

For further information about the ACRIN National CT Colonography Trial, please visit http://www.acrin.org/TabID/151/Default.aspx

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