will be missed when fecal occult blood testing is used on its own will undergo unnecessary testing for every case of colorectal cancer detected by fecal occult blood tests.
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http://tms.ecol.net/health/stolblod.htm
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The Fecal Occult Blood Test. The fecal occult blood test is one of a variety of colorectal cancer screening tests. When doctors test for fecal occult bloodthey are testing for the presence of microscopic or invisible blood in the stoolor feces.
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http://www.cchs.net/health/health-info/docs/1700/1788.asp?index=7143
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screening method of fecal occult-blood testingwhich measures blood in the screening test for colorectal cancerperhaps replacing fecal occult-blood testing?" wrote Steven H
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http://www.vcu.edu/uns/Releases/2004/dec/122204.html
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Which Type of Fecal Occult Blood Test Is Better? The use of fecal occult blood testing has been recommended as a screen for colorectal cancer in patients at average risk.
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http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040301/tips/13.html
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Why is this test so important? The American Cancer Society estimates that 149 000 people developed colorectal cancer in 1994. fecal occult blood testing and colonscopic follow-up of patients with positive test results reduced mortality from colorectal cancer
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http://www.uic.edu/hsc/cr_screen/why.htm
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Although fecal occult blood testing may be used to screen for colorectal cancerit is never used and diagnostic tests for colon cancer include a digital rectal examinationbarium
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http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw227116
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