Association Between Time to Colonoscopy After a Positive Fecal Test Result and Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Cancer Stage at Diagnosis

Abstract

Quiz Ref ID Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.¹ Screening reduces mortality through removal of precancerous polyps and treatment of early-stage cancers.² The US Preventive Services Task Force endorses multiple screening approaches for early detection of colorectal cancer, including fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening.² FIT screening is commonly used worldwide^3,4 and because of its sensitivity, effectiveness, low cost, and ability to be distributed by mail, it is an increasingly common method for meeting colorectal cancer screening goals in the United States.