Real-world data evaluating Guy’s rapid diagnostic clinic as an alternate pathway for patients with FIT levels below 10
Maria Jose Monroy-Iglesias,
Sabine Martin,
Carlos Cargaleiro
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveTo analyse the effectiveness of rapid diagnostic clinics (RDCs) as an alternative pathway for patients with concerning symptoms and a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) result <10. Our primary endpoint was rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) detection. Second endpoints were rates of other cancers and gastrointestinal (GI) serious benign conditions. Finally, we analysed the specific pathway followed by FIT <10 patients with cancer at Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) RDC.DesignA retrospec… Show more
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