Although considered a single class, fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) vary in their ability to detect advanced colorectal neoplasia (ACN) and should not be considered interchangeable, new research ...

Screening with fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) lowers the risk of dying from colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Network Open. Chyke A. Doubeni, M.D., from ...

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, a troubling fact when considering that CRC is largely preventable and treatable if caught early.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Regular colon cancer screenings can help find and treat the disease ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher fecal hemoglobin concentrations at baseline suggest a shorter repeat screening interval. Screening ...

Routine screening with fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is associated with a decrease in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in JAMA Network Open.

About The Study: This study found that initiating fecal immunochemical test screening at age 40 to 49 was associated with further reduction in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality and incidence compared ...

A new study found fecal immunochemical testing is more effective than guaiac fecal occult blood testing and is often performed at a lower cost, according to findings published by the Journal of the ...

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About The Study: In this nested case-control study, completing fecal immunochemical test was associated with a lower risk of overall death from colorectal cancer, particularly in the left colon, and ...