Early FIT Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Incidence, Mortality

Early FIT Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Incidence, Mortality

(MedPage Today) -- Starting fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) at ages 40 to 49 was associated with reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality compared with starting screening at age 50, a Taiwanese cohort study suggested. Among over...

Starting Colorectal Cancer Screening at Age 40 Cuts Death Risk by 39%, Study Finds

Initiating fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening before age 50 can significantly reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, according to one study.

Early FIT Screening Tied to Big Reduction in CRC Mortality

A new analysis provides ‘strong’ support for starting fecal immunochemical test screening at ages 40-49 rather than at the currently recommended age of 50.