Background: Current guidelines for screening of colorectal cancer do not offer specific recommendations for cessation of antithrombotic agents prior to fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Aim ...

such as the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and the guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT). However, like any screening tool, the test has its limitations. The Shield test exhibits a 13% ...

The requirements for free colon cancer screenings would be relaxed from this year to include people aged 45 to 49, as well as ...

5. Colorectal Cancer Screening Women should begin screening at age 45. Options include fecal occult blood tests, fecal immunochemical tests, or a colonoscopy. Starting at age 35, especially if you ...