We investigated variations in sensitivity of an immunochemical (I-FOBT) and a guaiac (G-FOBT) faecal occult blood test according to type and location of lesions in an average-risk 50- to 74-year-old ...

In many countries, screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) relies on repeat testing using the guaiac faecal occult blood test (gFOBT). This study aimed to compare gFOBT performance measures between ...

In an English cohort study, patients with symptomatic presentation of colorectal cancer (CRC) and faecal immunochemical test (FIT) results ≥ 10 µg of haemoglobin (Hb)/g had a higher risk for 1-year ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. PEOPLE with a family history of bowel cancer should have many more regular tests than the amount recommended if they hope to detect ...

In England, 37 people die each day from bowel cancer, but screening using faecal blood testing followed by a colonoscopy can reduce both the incidence of this cancer and the number of resulting deaths ...

In England, 37 people die each day from bowel cancer, but screening using faecal blood testing followed by colonoscopy can reduce both the incidence of this cancer and the number of resulting deaths.