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What is the accuracy of a fit test? can you have a negative and still have colon cancer? are there other non invasive tests other then colonoscopy?
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FIT test is a test for bleeding in the colon. It is not a test for colon cancer. For alternatives to colonoscopy, visit this site: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/health-matters/colon-cancer-screening-is-there-an-alternative-to
Answered 9/6/2022
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