The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) detects small amounts of blood in poo, which can be a sign of bowel cancer. Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK, affecting the large bowel ...

FIT outperformed cfDNA in detecting advanced precancerous colorectal lesions, showing higher sensitivity and specificity. Blood-based tests offer easier implementation and potentially higher adherence ...

An at-home FIT test (Fecal Immunochemical Test) is one of the easiest ways to screen for colon cancer. This short explainer video shows who needs a FIT test, how it works, and how to ask your doctor ...

John Crouchley lost about 5st (32kg) after experiencing digestive problems, before his diagnosis.

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 ...

When it comes to colorectal cancer, there are several tests used for screening which one to choose depends on the patient. The best test is the one that gets done and done. Well, Dr Cke Dalba with the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...