2. • Speaker(s): Dennis Ahnen, MD
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A research advocate brings a patient viewpoint to the
research process and communicates a collective patient
perspective
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(RATS) Program:
• Goal is to improve the ability of research advocates to
effectively participate in the research process.
• In person meetings, online trainings, and webinars.
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6. Speaker:
Dennis Ahnen, MD is an active clinician and investigator. He is
the Co-Director of the University of Colorado Hereditary Cancer
Clinic and Director of the Genetics Clinic at Gastroenterology of
the Rockies; he provides consultative service to GI cancer
families along with a genetic councilor in both clinics. Dr. Ahnen’s
clinical and research interests are in understanding the process of
colorectal cancer and its prevention. After over 30 years, Dr.
Ahnen retired from his Staff Physician position at the Department
of Veterans Affairs in Oct of 2014. He maintains an appointment
as Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of
Medicine and has a part time appointment at Gastroenterology of
the Rockies.
Disclosures- Dr. Ahnen is on the Scientific Advisory boards of
EXACT Sciences and Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals
7. Colorectal Cancer 101
Dennis J. Ahnen MD
Director, Genetics Clinic
Gastroenterology of the Rockies
Professor of Medicine,
University of Colorado School of Medicine
8. • What is colorectal cancer (CRC)?
• Clinically
• Biologically/Molecularly
• Who is at risk for CRC and what is the risk?
• How can CRC be prevented?
• Lifestyle, nutritional, and chemoprevention
• Screening
• Staging and Treatment of CRC
Colorectal Cancer 101
16. Who is at CRC risk?
• Identifiable Risk Factors
• Demographic
• Family History
• Lifestyle
• Diet
• Those who don’t get screened
17. Risk Factors
Demographic
• Country of origin
• Age
• Sex
• Race/Ethnicity
• SES
• Family History
Lifestyle
• Obesity
• Low Physical Activity
• Smoking
• Alcohol
Diet
• High Red/Processed Meat
• Low Fiber Containing foods
•Fruits and Vegetables
22. Risk Factors
Demographic
• Country of origin
• Age
• Sex
• Race/Ethnicity
• SES
• Family History
Lifestyle
• Obesity
• Low Physical Activity
• Smoking
• Alcohol
Diet
• High Red/Processed Meat
• Low Fiber Containing foods
•Fruits and Vegetables
23. Familial Colorectal Cancer
Adapted from Burt RW et al. Prevention and Early Detection of CRC, 1996
Sporadic
(≈ 70%)
Familial
(≈ 25%)
Lynch Syndrome (≈ 3%)
(HNPCC)
Familial Adenomatous
Polyposis (<1%)
Rare CRC Syndromes
24. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
• Rare
• Autosomal Dominant
• High CRC risk ≈100%
• Early Onset
• Easily recognized
• Genetic testing or
screening at around age
12
• Surveillance annually
25. Lynch Syndrome
• Autosomal Dominant – 3% of CRCs
• High CRC risk- up to 50%
• Early onset- 44 yrs
• Proximal location- 65%
• Other cancers
• Under-recognized
• Screening works
• Annual colonoscopy
• Start at age 25 or 10 years younger than
earliest Lynch cancer in the family
26. Familial Colorectal Cancer
Adapted from Burt RW et al. Prevention and Early Detection of CRC, 1996
Sporadic
(≈ 70%)
Familial
(≈ 25%)
Lynch Syndrome (2-3%)
(HNPCC)
Familial Adenomatous
Polyposis (<1%)
Rare CRC Syndromes
27. Family History of CRC Increases Risk
FoldRisk Lifetime Risk 5%
Screening Intensity
29. Risk Factors
Demographic
• Country of origin
• Age
• Sex
• Race/Ethnicity
• SES
• Family History
Lifestyle
• Obesity
• Low Physical Activity
• Smoking
• Alcohol
Diet
• High Red/Processed Meat
• Low Fiber Containing foods
•Low Fruit and Vegetable
Protective Factors
• Screened
• Aspirin for selected groups
32. ASA Chemoprevention Should Be Considered
In….
• High CRC risk
• History of CRC or
Advanced Adenoma
• Lynch Syndrome
• Strong FH
• High CVD Risk
• Established CAD
• Metabolic syndrome
• CVD risk >10-15%
• Low GI Bleeding Risk
• No PUD/GI Bleed
• No ASA Intolerance
• No H. pylori/on PPI
• Low IC Bleed Risk
• No Uncontrolled
Hypertension
An adjunct to high quality CRC
screening
35. Screening Test USPSTF MSTF
High Sens FOBT
annual
Yes Yes
Flex Sig q 5 yr +/-
interval FOBT
Yes Yes
Colonoscopy
q 10 yr
Yes Yes
CT Colonography
q 10 yr
No Yes
Stool DNA No Yes
CRC Screening Tests
41. HO FIT FS+FIT Colon HO FIT FS+FIT Colon
Incidence Mortality
Zauber et al Ann Int Med 2009
PercentReduction
Effectiveness of CRC Screening
42. Screening Test USPSTF MSTF
High Sens FOBT
annual
Yes Yes
Flex Sig q 5 yr +/-
interval FOBT
Yes Yes
Colonoscopy
q 10 yr
Yes Yes
CT Colonography
q 10 yr
No Yes
Stool DNA No Yes
CRC Screening Tests
44. Multi-target Stool DNA/FIT vs FIT Trial
Multi-target sDNA
Performance
FIT Performance P-Value
Cancer 92.3%
(83.0-97.5)
73.8%
(61.5-84.0)
0.0018
Advanced
Adenoma
42.4%
(38.9-46.0)
23.8%
(20.8-27.0)
< 0.0001
Specificity 86.6%
(85.9-87.2)
94.9%
(94.4-95.3) < 0.0001
Specificity 89.8%
(88.9-90.7)
96.4%
(95.8-96.9)
< 0.0001
Imperiale TF et al. N Engl J Med. 2014;370(14):1287-1297
45. CRC Screening- Risk Groups
• Average risk
• No personal or FH of colonic neoplasia or IBD
• Start CRC screening at age 50, stop at age 75-85
• Options for screening (FIT, Endoscopy)
• Increased risk- FDRs of patients with CRC
• Start at age 40 or earlier depending on # and age of
CRCs in family, colonoscopy is preferred
• Hereditary Syndromes
• Start much earlier (12-25), annual colonoscopy
46. CRC Screening- Risk Groups
• Increased risk- FDRs of patients with CRC
• 1 FDR > 60 years old- 10% population
• Start screening at age 40
• Use any standard screening approach
• 1 FDR <60 years or >1 FDR- 3% population
• Start screening at age 40 or 10 yrs younger
than earliest CRC in family
• Use colonoscopy every 5 years
47. Colonoscopy Rates Are Improving In FDRs But…..
0
20
40
60
80
2005 2010
FDRs ≥50
Colonoscopy within 10 years
Percent
Non-FDRs ≥50
Tsai et al. Prev Chronic Dis 2015;12:140533
48. Colonoscopy Rates Are Improving In FDRs But…..
0
20
40
60
80
2005 2010
Percent
Non-FDRs ≥50
FDRs ≥50
FDRs 40-49
Tsai et al. Prev Chronic Dis 2015;12:140533
Colonoscopy within 10 years
53. • What is colorectal cancer (CRC)?
• Common, lethal, preventable, molecularly diverse
• Who is at risk for CRC and what is the risk?
• Age >50, family history, genetically predisposed
• How can CRC be prevented?
• Screening most effective; lifestyle changes prudent
• Aspirin chemoprevention in selected patients
• Staging and Treatment of CRC
• Surgery, adjuvant Rx, palliative chemotherapy
• Molecularly tailored therapy
Colorectal Cancer 101
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