A review of colorectal cancer in terms of epidemiology, risk factors, development, symptoms and diagnosis
T Sawicki, M Ruszkowska, A Danielewicz… - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary According to the available data, colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most
common malignant neoplasms. Depending on the location, type of cancer or gender, it is …
common malignant neoplasms. Depending on the location, type of cancer or gender, it is …
Risk of colorectal cancer in inflammatory bowel diseases
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are chronic problems of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) with
poorly understood aetiology. Patients with any of the two common entities, Crohn's disease …
poorly understood aetiology. Patients with any of the two common entities, Crohn's disease …
Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in patients with signs or symptoms of suspected colorectal cancer (CRC): a joint guideline from the Association of Coloproctology …
KJ Monahan, MM Davies, M Abulafi, A Banerjea… - Gut, 2022 - gut.bmj.com
Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) has a high sensitivity for the detection of colorectal
cancer (CRC). In a symptomatic population FIT may identify those patients who require …
cancer (CRC). In a symptomatic population FIT may identify those patients who require …
A risk-stratified approach to colorectal cancer prevention and diagnosis
Population screening and endoscopic surveillance are used widely to prevent the
development of and death from colorectal cancer (CRC). However, CRC remains a major …
development of and death from colorectal cancer (CRC). However, CRC remains a major …
[HTML][HTML] LSE–Lancet Commission on the future of the NHS: re-laying the foundations for an equitable and efficient health and care service after COVID-19
The UK has recorded one of the highest death rates associated with COVID-19 globally,
whether measured as deaths that are directly attributable to COVID-19 or by excess …
whether measured as deaths that are directly attributable to COVID-19 or by excess …
Diagnostic performance of a faecal immunochemical test for patients with low-risk symptoms of colorectal cancer in primary care: an evaluation in the South West of …
SER Bailey, GA Abel, A Atkins, R Byford… - British Journal of …, 2021 - nature.com
Background The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) was introduced to triage patients with low-
risk symptoms of possible colorectal cancer in English primary care in 2017, underpinned by …
risk symptoms of possible colorectal cancer in English primary care in 2017, underpinned by …
Faecal immunochemical testing for adults with symptoms of colorectal cancer attending English primary care: a retrospective cohort study of 14 487 consecutive test …
BD Nicholson, T James, M Paddon… - Alimentary …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is recommended by the National Institute
for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to triage symptomatic primary care patients for further …
for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to triage symptomatic primary care patients for further …
Impact of introducing a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) for haemoglobin into primary care on the outcome of patients with new bowel symptoms: a prospective cohort …
C Mowat, J Digby, JA Strachan… - BMJ open …, 2019 - bmjopengastro.bmj.com
Objective To determine whether a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) for faecal haemoglobin
concentration (f-Hb) can be safely implemented in primary care as a rule-out test for …
concentration (f-Hb) can be safely implemented in primary care as a rule-out test for …
Role of the faecal immunochemical test in patients with risk-stratified suspected colorectal cancer symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis to inform the …
R Booth, R Carten, N D'Souza, M Westwood… - The Lancet Regional …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Summary Background The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE),
recommended in 2017 the use of the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to guide …
recommended in 2017 the use of the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to guide …
Service evaluation of faecal immunochemical testing and anaemia for risk stratification in the 2-week-wait pathway for colorectal cancer
C Chapman, J Bunce, S Oliver, O Ng, A Tangri… - BJS open, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Background New national guidance on urgent referral for investigation of colorectal cancer
included faecal occult blood testing in 2015. A service evaluation of faecal immunochemical …
included faecal occult blood testing in 2015. A service evaluation of faecal immunochemical …