Researchers Analyzing Colon Cancer Screenings Find Hope for Higher Retest Rates
Researchers found 54% of patients repeated annual home stool tests, and organized outreach by health systems drove the strongest retesting rates.
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New Jersey Monitor
hillcountrynews.comMore use home colon cancer tests, but skip crucial annual follow-up, Rutgers study says
A Rutgers University study found about half of those who use home-based colon cancer tests fail to retest annually, increasing their risk for undiagnosed cancers. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)Home tests for colorectal cancer are increasingly popular, but about half of those who use them fail to follow up as recommended with annual rescreenings, according to a new Rutgers University study. Dr. Ethan Halm, the lead author of the …
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NewswiseResearchers analyzing colon cancer screenings find hope for higher retest rates
Nearly half of patients who completed an at-home test for colorectal cancer fail to repeat the screening consistently, according to Rutgers Health researchers, who also found primary care provider behaviors can increase patient consistency—and catch more cancers early.
More use home colon cancer tests, but skip crucial annual follow-up, Rutgers study says - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
A Rutgers University study found about half of those who use home-based colon cancer tests fail to retest annually, increasing their risk for undiagnosed cancers. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)Home tests for colorectal cancer are increasingly popular, but about half of those who use them fail to follow up as recommended with annual rescreenings, according to a new Rutgers University study. Dr. Ethan Halm, the lead author of the …
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