Uptake of a colorectal cancer screening blood test in people with elevated risk for cancer who cannot or will not complete a faecal occult blood test

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 425-432
Author(s):  
Erin L. Symonds ◽  
Charles Cock ◽  
Rosie Meng ◽  
Stephen R. Cole ◽  
Robert J.L. Fraser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood Test ◽  
Elevated Risk ◽  
Occult Blood Test ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult

scholarly journals Using CT colonography as a triage technique after a positive faecal occult blood test in colorectal cancer screening

Gut ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 58 (9) ◽  
pp. 1242-1249 ◽  
Author(s):  
M H Liedenbaum ◽  
A F van Rijn ◽  
A H de Vries ◽  
H M Dekker ◽  
M Thomeer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Ct Colonography ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood Test ◽  
Occult Blood Test ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult

Colorectal cancer screening: Why immunochemical faecal occult blood test performs as well with either one or two samples

2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 694-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Guittet ◽  
Véronique Bouvier ◽  
Elodie Guillaume ◽  
Romuald Levillain ◽  
Angela Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood Test ◽  
Occult Blood Test ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult ◽  
Two Samples

Faecal occult blood test and colonoscopy use in Portugal: Results from the National Health Survey 2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-185
Author(s):  
Haseeb Khan ◽  
Nabil Shaaban ◽  
Bárbara Peleteiro
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood Test ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Occult Blood Test ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult

Objectives Given the recent implementation of regional colorectal cancer screening programs in Portugal, understanding patterns of faecal occult blood test and colonoscopy use is essential to improve its control. We aimed to describe the use of both tests and to identify factors associated with its non- and under-use. Methods A sample of 7208 subjects aged 50–74 from the National Health Survey 2014 was examined. Previous experience of faecal occult blood test and colonoscopy was classified as never or ever; ever-users, who had last undergone these tests more than 2 or 10 years before, respectively, were considered under-users. We computed age- and education-adjusted prevalence ratios and corresponding 95% confidence intervals for non- and under-use. Results Of the individuals in the screening age range, 36.9% had never undergone either test. The prevalence of non-use was 50.7% and 62.2% for faecal occult blood test and colonoscopy, and 27.4% and 6.0% of subjects under-used each test, respectively. The lowest prevalence of non- and under-use was found in the Norte region. Low socioeconomic status and unhealthy lifestyles were significantly associated with low testing; greater use was observed for those having more recent contact with healthcare services. Conclusions This study identifies patterns of colorectal cancer screening use, with regional disparities that have not yet been reduced by the implementation of organised screening programmes.

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