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Optimizing the colorectal cancer screening programme using faecal immunochemical test (FIT) in Flanders, Belgium from the "interval cancer" perspective.

Thuy Ngan TranMarc PeetersSarah HoeckGuido F Van HalSharon JanssensHarlinde De Schutter
Published in: British journal of cancer (2022)
FIT-ICs were more common in women, older age, right-sided location, advanced stage and high grade. In Flanders, lowering FIT cut-off (to 10 µg Hb/g) or shortening screening interval (to 1 year) would have a minimal impact on FIT-ICs.
Keyphrases
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