
Opinion|Videos|November 19, 2024
Options for CRC Screening and Need for Patient- Centered Decision-Making
Author(s)Vivek Kaul, MD
Key Takeaways
- Stool-based tests, such as FIT and gFOBT, detect occult blood in stool, serving as non-invasive screening options for colorectal cancer.
- Blood-based tests focus on identifying circulating tumor DNA or specific biomarkers, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional screening methods.
Vivek Kaul, MD, discusses the various options available for colorectal cancer screening, providing an overview of stool-based tests, blood-based tests, colonoscopy, and emerging screening methods.
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- What are the options available for colorectal cancer screening? Could you briefly provide an overview of each of the following?
- Stool-based tests
- Blood-based tests
- Colonoscopy
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