Stool Test Spots Most Colon Cancers, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Study

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An at-home test that reacts to blood in a person’s stool can identify most colon cancers, according to a fresh look at some previous studies. Researchers found the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is able to detect 79 percent of colorectal cancers without making people change their diets or stop taking their medications, as some other screening tests require.

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