The diagnostic accuracy of the faecal immunochemical test for the detection of early-onset colorectal cancer: an age-stratified analysis in South West England
FIT performs excellently for patients aged 40-49; however, it may not be used optimally in patients <40 years. A more targeted strategy is needed to guide investigation in younger patients.
Authors
- Ryan Preece (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1718-6142)
- Sarah Bailey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0020-4778)
- Gary Abel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2231-5161)
- David Messenger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9880-2073)
- A Chambers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3215-0535)
- Melissa Barlow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0746-1868)
- A. Prowse
- William Hamilton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1611-1373)
- Samuel WD Merriel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2919-9087)
Institutions
- University of Exeter (GB)
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB)
- University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Bristol (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Cancer
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-025-03154-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05
Funders
- Wellcome
- Wellcome Trust
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Manchester Biomedical Research Centre