How do you do a home colon cancer test?
FIT kits, provided by your doctor or laboratory, allow you to conveniently screen for colon cancer with ease in the privacy of your home. In just a few quick steps, you will use the provided materials to collect a small sample of your stool (poop).
The stool sample will be sent to a lab for testing. The lab will test for any hidden, microscopic blood from the lower intestines in the stool, which can be a sign of precancerous polyps or cancer. If blood is found in your stool sample, a follow-up colonoscopy will be scheduled to investigate further.
Dr. Susan Chu, chief of gastroenterology for Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, advises people to talk with their doctor about screening if they have any concerns, are 45 or older, or are experiencing symptoms of colorectal cancer. โThe best screening test is the one that gets done, and the FIT is both effective and easy to do,โ she says.
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