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What's a FIT test?
You've likely heard of a colonoscopy. But have you heard of stool based tests including the FIT test?  
 

You've likely heard of a colonoscopy. But do you know what a stool based test is?

 

The current guideline recommended stool based tests are the sensitive guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) and the fecal immunochemical test (FIT).  

 

FIT, in particular, is becoming a popular, low-maintenance colon cancer screening method. The FIT take-home test uses a collection tool to get a small sample of stool, which is sent to your doctor or lab by mail.    

 

Read a Q&A with Dr. James Allison, an expert in fecal blood tests for colon cancer, on our web site.  

 

Also, check out our new one-page info sheet on FIT tests.  

 

An excerpt from our interview with Dr. Allison:  

Q: Colonoscopy has been considered the gold standard screening test for colon cancer. Now, we are hearing more and more about FIT tests. What is a FIT test, and why is it gaining popularity?

 

A: The term FIT means Fecal Immunochemical Test, and it is a test that is specific for human blood in the stool. It's easily collectable, no diet is necessary, only one sample is necessary for most FIT, and it has a very good sensitivity for cancer. In addition to cancer this test when used in a program of repeated FIT testing can identify those few polyps most likely to become cancers before they ever become dangerous. If you have a positive FIT (human blood is detected in the sample), you will need further evaluation with colonoscopy.

 

Stool based tests should be done every year.

 

Q: Who should take a FIT test?

 

A: It is for asymptomatic patients at average risk of colon cancer who are 50 and older. This means they have no past history of colon cancer, family history of colon cancer, or diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease that increase their risk of colon cancer.

 

 

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Don't miss out on our Early Bird Ticket Deal!!!

 

Buy your VIP or regular tickets this October for great discounts. Hurry, Early Bird deal ends Oct. 31. Discounted tickets available online only.  

 

Ticket and event information here.  

 

Dancing. Food. Drinks. Silent Auction.  

You don't want to miss this Bash.

 
March 7, 2014 * Mellwood Art Center * Louisville, Ky. 

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Breaking news!
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project's fall/winter newsletter hits mailboxes this week!

Check it out for info on our programs, events, and screening info.

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Radio 

Colon Cancer Prevention Project Founder Dr. Whitney Jones talked about colon cancer screening Sept. 23 on WLOU Radio in Louisville. 

 

Thanks to a grant, ads promoting colon cancer screening are running on WLOU. 

 

Newspaper 

The Colon Cancer Prevention Project and the Kentucky Cancer Program teamed up for a series of advertisements about colon cancer screenings that are reaching residents in areas of Louisville where colon cancer rates are highest. Look for the ads running now in the Courier-Journal and the Louisville Defender.   

 

Health Fairs

We are at health fairs and other events in Kentucky and Southern Indiana all the time! Look for us this month in Bowling Green, Columbia, and Louisville, Ky.  

 

National Work

We're heading to Miami in October for the Colon Cancer Alliance's annual conference! Look for updates!  Also, check out CCA's Never Too Young site, which includes a letter from CCPP Founder Dr. Whitney Jones.  

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Contact Information
Colon Cancer Prevention Project
502-290-0288
www.c2p2ky.org
Taste of Louisville tickets on sale now
How about enjoying food from local restaurants and an array of beverages, all while fighting colon cancer?

Purchase tickets for the annual Taste of Louisville event, to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6-10 p.m. at Bowman Field in Louisville, and 50% of the ticket price will be donated to the Colon Cancer Prevention Project (just be sure to put our name in the comments box when you check out!). 

Individual tickets are $50 in advance ($55 at the door) and tables of 8 are $400.

Thank you for your support!