Family Health Care, Oncology, Orthopedics, OB Health Services: Caribou, ME
The Maine CDC Colorectal Cancer Control Program is committed to reducing the burden of colorectal cancer through education and improved access to screening.
It has been shown that patients are strongly motivated to get screened when they understand that…
FIT has a high sensitivity for colorectal cancer, requires no diet or medication restrictions, and is performed in the privacy of the patient’s home.
FIT is an improved fecal occult blood test (FOBT) with higher sensitivity and specificity when compared to original guaiac tests. And because FIT uses antibodies specific for human hemoglobin, it does not require dietary restrictions.
FIT is a great way to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in your practice. It’s convenient; easy-to-use and can help your patients overcome many of these common barriers to colonoscopy: