Simple Test Identifies More Accurately Individuals Who Might Have Colorectal Cancer

... Use of a simple test, in addition to traditional screening tests, identifies more accurately individuals who might have colorectal cancer, according to researchers reporting online today in THE LANCET ONCOLOGY. This test, known as an immunochemical faecal occult blood test (FOBT), when used for individuals who have previously tested positive on initial screening with the more traditional guaiac FOBT, "could decrease substantially the number of false positives in a screening programme for colorectal cancer", according to lead author Dr Callum G Fraser, and could reduce the need for colonoscopy in many individuals... click link for more info. ...