Researchers investigated whether the time interval between a positive FIT result and follow-up colonoscopy is linked to risk for CRC.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Interval FIT was positive in 14% to 17% of patients after colonoscopy, regardless of polypectomy history. High ...

PHOENIX — Patients with or without polyp removal in an index colonoscopy commonly receive follow-up surveillance with a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), yet many of these patients do not receive a ...

Removing cost-sharing for follow-up colonoscopy led to a 41.2% increase in utilization, demonstrating the impact of financial barriers on screening completion. The study used an interrupted time ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Only 49% of those with an abnormal blood-based screening test had a colonoscopy within 6 months. Follow-up was ...

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential colon cancer, either through the "gold standard" of colonoscopy or a ...

A study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that while blood-based tests offer a more convenient option for colorectal cancer screening, only 49% of ...

Blood-based colon cancer tests have become more common in recent years, offering a non-invasive option for screening Follow-up colonoscopy is recommended when a test result is 'abnormal,' but new data ...