Resources

FIT in patients with signs or symptoms of suspected CRC: A joint guideline from ACPGBI and BSG

Authors (Guideline development group (GDG)) Kevin J Monahan / Michael M. Davies (Co-chairs, and lead authors). Co-authors: Muti Abulafi, Ayan Banerjea, Brian Nicholson, Ramesh Arasaradnam, Neil Barker, Sally Benton, Richard Booth, David Burling, Rachel Carten, Nigel D’Souza, James East, Jos Kleijnen, Michael Machesney, Maria Pettman, Jenny Pipe, Lance Saker, Linda Sharp, James Stephenson, Robert Steele.

BSG/ACPGBI/PHE Post-polypectomy and post-colorectal cancer resection surveillance guidelines

These guidelines have been reviewed and endorsed by BSG CSSC and ACPGBI in 2020.

The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland consensus guidelines in emergency colorectal surgery

There is a requirement for an expansive and up to date review of the management of emergency colorectal conditions seen in adults. The primary objective is to provide detailed evidence-based guidelines for the target audience of general and colorectal surgeons who are responsible for an adult population and who practise in Great Britain and Ireland.

Public Health England NHS Bowel Screening Programme: Guidance on reporting lesions

This document supports consistent practice in pathology in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP), as well as developing the evidence base for future recommendations regarding routine practice.

Molecular testing strategies for Lynch syndrome in people with colorectal cancer

The British Society of Gastroenterology

Metastatic colorectal cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

A comprehensive guideline produced by the European Society of Medical Oncology in 2014.

Localised colon cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

Incidence and epidemiology Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common tumour in men and the second in women, accounting for 10% of all tumour types worldwide. Incidence is 25% higher in males and differs greatly between countries. With more than 600 000 deaths estimated each year, CRC is the fourth most common cancer-related cause of death globally.1,2 The growing incidence in some countries reflects a modification in lifestyle and its consequences related with ‘Westernisation’ such as obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, high red meat intake and cigarette smoking.3 Some data suggest a putative role in colon cancer carcinogenesis for factors that cause imbalances in gut microbiota

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Pathology Guidelines

Bowel cancer screening programme - guidance on reporting lesions