Colorectal cancer screening guidelines for Nigeria in 2019

Colorectal cancer screening with fecal immunochemical testing: a community-based, cross-sectional study in average-risk individuals in Nigeria

“…Eligibility criteria were based on colorectal cancer screening recommendations endorsed by the Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria. 14 A population-based recruitment strategy was used with print media, radio, television, social media, and community mobilisers to advertise the study in each geographic catchment area. Mobilisers worked at the grassroots level, by political ward, with deliberate efforts to target both urban and rural populations and advertise across geographic and socioeconomic gradients.…”

“…The Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria supports the use of the quantitative fecal immunochemical test while recognising the lack of context-specific evidence. 14 Currently, colorectal cancer screening in Nigeria is opportunistic, and the target age range, most appropriate screening test, time interval for screening, health system readiness, and cost-effectiveness of this type of screening in the country have not been defined. 6 Evidence from other sub-Saharan African countries on the role and performance characteristics of fecal-based colorectal cancer screening are scant, 11 and limited to small, singleinstitution experiences in symptomatic or higher risk patients.…”

Feasibility and performance of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for average-risk colorectal cancer screening in Nigeria

“…Volunteers were excluded from enrollment if they had: a personal history of CRC; a first degree relative with CRC; self-reported rectal bleeding within the last 6 months; or a colonoscopy within the last 5 years. Eligibility was congruent with current CRC screening guidelines endorsed by the Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria as well as programs of organized FIT-based screening in HICs [ 20 ]. The lower age threshold for inclusion (i.e.…”

The African Research Group for Oncology: A decade fostering colorectal cancer research in Nigeria

“…17 The Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria supports the use of FIT-based screening while recognizing the lack of context-specific evidence. 34 Most CRC screening in Nigeria is opportunistic. 33 The target age range, most appropriate screening test, time interval for screening, health system readiness, DARE ET AL.…”

“…The Nigerian Cancer Control Plan (2018–2022) identified CRC screening as a priority and endorsed the establishment of a national screening program, identifying stool‐based screening as the most appropriate method because of scarce endoscopic resources 17 . The Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria supports the use of FIT‐based screening while recognizing the lack of context‐specific evidence 34 . Most CRC screening in Nigeria is opportunistic 33 .…”