but it does not see it replacing colonoscopy for a definitive diagnosis. The test is the first epigenetic diagnostic to be sold as a kit to laboratories; other epigenetic-based tests on the market ...

The kit, a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), uses antibodies to detect blood in stool. This blood is an early warning sign of colon cancer, and those who test positive are urged to undergo a ...

A new study demonstrated that a targeted intervention that paired mailing at-home colorectal cancer screening kits with coordinated follow-up tripled screening completion rates compared to usual ...

since the presence of blood can be a sign of colon cancer. The FIT is performed annually, beginning at age 45. The FIT allows physicians to track patients at high risk for CRC. For more information ...

predominantly low-income population using centralized mailed screening kits and patient navigation for those with abnormal tests can substantially increase guideline-recommended colorectal cancer ...

Nova Scotia's colorectal cancer screening program sends kits to all Nova Scotians aged 50 to 74 every two years. It is aimed at early detection and prevention. The strategy has inspired copies ...

People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they're provided a free test, a new study says. About 30% of patients mailed a free stool test kit completed their ...

One of Nova Scotia's cancer screening strategies may be getting revamped thanks to students at NSCAD University in Halifax. Nova Scotia's colorectal cancer screening program sends kits to all Nova ...

The in-vitro colorectal cancer screening tests market is set for significant growth, driven by advancements in diagnostics ...