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) ...

FIT checks for blood in the stool, which can indicate the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps. Patients collect stool ...

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 ...

Adults aged 45-49 years are as likely as those aged 50 years to complete a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) as an initial screen for colorectal cancer (CRC) and follow-up with a colonoscopy if needed, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The number needed to screen to detect at least one advanced adenoma was higher among those with no detectable ...

Adding a deadline to a mailed invitation for FIT colorectal cancer screening resulted in improved return rates. The highest return rate was seen with a 2-week deadline. This intervention can be easily ...

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential ...

Combining mailed FIT outreach with patient navigation increased CRC screening rates among rural Medicaid enrollees. The intervention group showed a higher CRC screening completion rate compared to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Unsolicited mailed FIT outreach was the most effective CRC screening strategy among adults aged 45 to 49 years.

Eleven years ago, my life was forever changed when I lost my beloved husband, Len Atkins, to colorectal cancer. He was only 48, a time when most people wouldn't even consider a colonoscopy. It's a ...