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Colorectal Cancer Screening in the United States: What Is the Best FIT?

Authors :
Weinberg, David S.
Barkun, Alan
Turner, Barbara J.
Source :
Annals of Internal Medicine. 2/21/2017, Vol. 166 Issue 4, p297-298. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article focuses on the use of fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in the U.S. Topics include the release of an examination of evidence by the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on the use of FIT for CRC screening in average-risk populations, available CRC screening test in the U.S., and provision under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on preventive services endorsed by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force including CRC screening.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034819
Volume :
166
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Annals of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121373434
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7326/M16-2341