Original Article

Online Interest in Colorectal Cancer Screening in Florida

Objective: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second most common cause of cancer death for men and women combined. It is estimated that in 2024, 53,010 people will have died from CRC. The objective of this study was to analyze online interest in CRC…

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Review Article

A Clinician’s Guide to Fecal Occult Blood Testing for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant healthcare issue, with substantial morbidity and mortality. Screening for CRC is essential in the prevention and treatment of this disease. The two most common CRC screening modalities are colonoscopy and the stoolbased occult blood test, with two types of stool-based occult blood tests: the…

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Original Article

Digital Rectal Examination Versus Spontaneous Passage of Stool for Fecal Occult Blood Testing

Background: The diagnostic value of a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) at the time of digital rectal examination (DRE) is disputed despite being used commonly by a significant number of physicians. A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate FOBT by DRE for detecting neoplasia versus FOBT on stool passed spontaneously…

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