Results from a new JAMA Network study support the large-scale use of FIT tests. The findings show that those who complete one or more fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screenings are associated with a ...

A national survey finds patients want personal contact after positive cancer results, with psychosocial fears outweighing cost and transportation concerns. Pharmacy-based colorectal cancer (CRC) ...

Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening reduces colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality by 33% overall, with a notable 42% reduction in deaths from left colon and rectal cancers, new data show. In the ...

Colorectal cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, recent advancements in medical screening have brought new hope in the fight against this deadly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . People in rural areas experience a variety of barriers to CRC screening. A mailed fecal immunochemical test ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

Mailing fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) directly to patients significantly increased colorectal cancer screening rates compared to active choice approaches. The study involved 20,509 adults aged 45 ...

Close to 50,000 Americans will die from colorectal cancer (CRC) in 2016, making it the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in this country (behind only lung cancer).1 What makes the statistic ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Younger vs. older patients achieved a higher rate of ...

Since the early 2000s, CRC mortality has significantly decreased, largely due to advancements in screening and the removal of precancerous polyps. However, CRC continues to be the second most common ...

Colorectal cancer screening is an effective tool for catching the disease early when it's most treatable, yet it is underutilized at federally qualified health centers (FQHC). A new study demonstrated ...

For years, the gold standard in screening for colon cancer has been a colonoscopy. But a colonoscopy is a medical procedure that involves length prep work, along with being put under, making it ...