New FIT stool test shows promise
Share on PinterestResearchers say a new stool test could reduce the number of people who need to undergo a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer.Charles Gürn/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States, excluding skin cancer.. Colorectal cancer screening has reduced cancer incidence since […]
F-Hb concentration at FIT may help define screening interval
Top line: patient’s feces hemoglobin concentration (f-Hb) on a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) may help determine optimal screening intervals such as: colorectal cancer (CRC). methodology: In an ongoing study, researchers analyzed the dose-response relationship between f-Hb concentrations and the presence of advanced neoplasms (i.e., advanced adenomas or CRC). colonoscopy Screening in Germany. The analysis evaluated […]
F-Hb concentration in FIT may stratify colorectal cancer risk in the elderly
Top line: People over 75 years old (there is no upper age limit) colorectal cancer [CRC] Screening) People with a negative fecal immunochemical test (FIT) but with detectable fecal hemoglobin (f-Hb) concentrations at last screening are more likely to have CRC than those without detectable f-Hb concentrations. from the Netherlands, where research suggests they are […]