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- Title
Utility of Stool-Based Tests for Colorectal Cancer Detection: A Comprehensive Review.
- Authors
Gómez-Molina, Raquel; Suárez, Miguel; Martínez, Raquel; Chilet, Marifina; Bauça, Josep Miquel; Mateo, Jorge
- Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant global health issue where early detection is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. This comprehensive review assesses the utility of stool-based tests in CRC screening, including traditional fecal occult blood tests (FOBT), both chemical (gFOBT) and immunochemical techniques (FIT), as well as multitarget stool DNA (mt-sDNA) as a novel and promising biomarker. The advancements, limitations and the impact of false positives and negatives of these methods are examined. The review analyzed various studies on current screening methods, focusing on laboratory tests and biomarkers. Findings indicate that while FIT and mt-sDNA tests offer enhanced sensitivity and specificity over traditional guaiac-based FOBT, they also come with higher costs and potential for increased false positives. FIT shows better patient adherence due to its ease to use, but incorrect usage and interpretation of FOBT can lead to significant diagnostic errors. In conclusion, despite the improvements in FOBT methods like FIT in CRC detection, careful consideration of each method's benefits and drawbacks is essential. Effective CRC screening programs should combine various methods tailored to specific population needs, aiming for early detection and reduced mortality rates.
- Subjects
MORTALITY prevention; FECAL analysis; IMMUNOCHEMISTRY; EARLY detection of cancer; COLORECTAL cancer; DIAGNOSTIC errors; CLINICAL pathology; FECAL occult blood tests; BIOMARKERS
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2024, Vol 12, Issue 16, p1645
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare12161645