Bowel (colorectal) cancerDifferences between FIT in screening and symptomatic use
Find out the differences in the use of the Faecal Immunochemical test for bowel cancer screening and for people with symptoms.
Bowel (colorectal) cancer
Cancers of the large bowel (colon)and back passage (rectum). Also called colorectal cancer or large bowel cancer.
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Bowel cancer
Using FIT to manage people with symptoms in primary care
Supports healthcare professional decision-making with top tips on referral guidelines, safety netting and repeat FIT.
A study looking at diagnosing bowel cancer earlier in Yorkshire (DETECT-CRC)
This study is using pharmacists to give out FIT tests to help find bowel cancer early.
A study looking at a new blood test to find cancer early (MODERNISED)
This study is looking to see if a new blood test can help to spot cancer early.
A study looking at helping reduce loss of muscle mass in people with bowel cancer (FACILITATE)
This study is looking at exercise and diet to help reduce muscle loss in people with advanced bowel cancer.
A trial looking at a different way to give chemotherapy called PIPAC for cancer that has spread to the peritoneum (PICCOS)
This trial is looking at pressurised intraperitoneal aerosolised chemotherapy (PIPAC) for cancer that has spread to the peritoneum or primary peritoneal cancer
Bowel cancer screening campaigns
Read about the Be Clear on Cancer campaigns in England and Wales to support bowel cancer screening uptake.
A study looking at two different ways of carrying out genetic testing for people with cancer (DETECT-2)
This study is comparing genetic testing at home with genetic testing in hospital.
This trial is looking at a drug called MK-2870 for cancer of the digestive system
This trial is looking at MK-2870 by itself or in combination with other drugs for some cancers of the digestive system.
A trial looking at a drug called UCB4594 for cancer that has spread
This trial is looking at a drug called UCB4594 by itself and in combination with other treatments for solid cancers that have spread (advanced cancer).