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The FIT is the recommended screening test for everyone aged 50 to 74 at average risk (no personal or family history of colorectal cancer). Colonoscopy is another test that is used to screen for colorectal cancer in people who have an increased risk.
Asymptomatic people should be screened with a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 2 years. Abnormal FIT results should be followed up with colonoscopy within 8 weeks.
The Colorectal Health (FIT) kit is a safe, painless and convenient at-home cancer screening test. Order online without a doctor’s visit and use the kit from the privacy of your home.
Colorectal cancer screening increases the chance of finding cancer early when it is more likely to be cured. When colorectal cancer is caught early, 9 out of 10 people can be cured. If you have colorectal cancer and do not get screened, you may miss the chance for early and more effective treatment.
Who should be screened for colorectal cancer? to 74 should be screened for colorectal cancer regularly. If you or someone in your family has had colorectal cancer, talk to your doct r about your risk of cancer and what test you should have. If you’re over 74, talk with your doctor about About FIT: The Home Stool Test for Colorectal Cancer
Individuals, aged 50 to74, who live in Alberta and have no symptoms and no family history in a first degree relative are eligible for regular colorectal cancer screening using FIT every year. Adults with an abnormal result (FIT positive) are recommended to have follow-up testing using a specialized test called a colonoscopy.
The screening test for colon cancer is called the fecal immunochemical test (FIT). FIT detects blood in your stool (poop) which can be a sign of pre-cancer. FIT can be done in the comfort of your own home by following the instructions provided in your kit.
