Vilaro, Melissa J.
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Specialist

assistant professor, health and wellness, UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, Gainesville, FL

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Publications

Colorectal Cancer Prevention: How to Screen for Colorectal Cancer and Why 45 Is the New 50 When It Comes to Screening

Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, and Rebecca M. Elliott

This article is for adults at average risk of getting colorectal cancer. This article is meant to help readers understand primary prevention and risk reduction approaches. Written by Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, and Rebecca M. Elliott, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2023.

Preventing Colorectal Cancer: A Detailed Guide to Screening Methods and Accessing Screening in Florida

Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, Jennifer Woodard, Samara Purvis, LaTrina Massey, and Wendy Wood

This is the second installment in the colorectal cancer prevention series. This article is intended for adults who fall within the recommended age range (45 to 75 years old) for colorectal cancer screening. This article aims to provide up-to-date information about several approved options available for colorectal cancer screening. Written by Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, Jennifer Woodard, Samara Purvis, LaTrina Massey, and Wendy Wood, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2024.