A microsimulation model shows that surveillance for colorectal cancer recurrences yields suboptimal detection rates post-surgery.
- Over 5 years, recurrence rates were 9.5% for colon cancer and 38% for rectal cancer, with 82.5% and 85.5% detected, respectively.
- Detecting one recurrence requires 148 CEA tests, 37 CT scans, and 21 colonoscopies for colon cancer, versus 31 CEA tests, 8 CT scans, and 4 colonoscopies for rectal cancer.
Optimizing surveillance can enhance early detection and improve patient outcomes.
Journal Article by Samur S, Gursel E (…) Neugut AI et 8 al. in BMJ Open
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