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. 2019 Jul 29;19:137. doi: 10.1186/s12876-019-1052-7

Table 1.

2018 CFF Colorectal Cancer Screening recommendations in Cystic Fibrosis

CFF CRC Screening REcommendations (colonoscopy advised) INTERVAL Additional Information
40 yrs Individuals with CF
30 yrs Individuals with CF and organ transplant, at least 2 years after transplant if no screening in the prior 5 years
Negative colonoscopy Every 5 years
Adenomatous polyp Every 3 years
All colonoscopies Intensive bowel preparation including 3–4 washes (1 L purgative per wash) and last wash within 4–6 h of exam