Korean Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines for Asymptomatic, average-Risk Adults: The 2025 Revision

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Authors

EunKyo Kang · National Cancer Center

Jae Myung Cha · Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong

Seo Young Kang · Eulji University

Kiheon Lee · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Su Hyeon Kim · Hallym University

Y. Kim · The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

An Na Seo

Abstract

The 2025 Korean Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening provide the latest evidence-based recommendations tailored to the domestic context. By conditionally adopting both colonoscopy and FIT for individuals aged 45-74 years, these guidelines aim to optimize public health outcomes and reduce the colorectal cancer burden in South Korea.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Genetic factors in colorectal cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer Research and Treatment

DOI: 10.4143/crt.2026.014

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