Answer questions and earn CME/CNE Each year, the American Cancer Society publishes a
summary of its guidelines for early cancer detection, data and trends in cancer screening …

Background: Fecal immunochemical testing is the most commonly used method for
colorectal cancer screening worldwide. However, its effectiveness is frequently undermined …

Abstract In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cancer
diagnosed among adults and the second leading cause of death from cancer. For this …

Importance The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is commonly used for colorectal cancer
screening and positive test results require follow-up colonoscopy. However, follow-up …

Background & Aims Colorectal cancer (CRC) deaths occur when patients do not receive
screening or have inadequate follow-up of abnormal results or when the screening test fails …

Background The risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) among subjects with a positive faecal
immunochemical test (FIT) who do not undergo a colonoscopy is unknown. We estimated …

Background: To reduce colorectal cancer mortality, positive fecal blood tests must be
followed by colonoscopy. Methods: We identified 62,384 individuals ages 50 to 89 years …

Background Implementation of mass colorectal cancer screening, using faecal occult blood
test or colonoscopy, is recommended by the European Union in order to increase cancer …

Approximately four million adults in the United States are homebound, and many of them
cannot access office-based primary care. Home-based medical care can improve outcomes …

Background Effective colorectal cancer screening depends on timely diagnostic evaluation
in patients with abnormal results on fecal immunochemical tests (FITs). Although prior …