Initial results from Finland’s colorectal cancer screening program indicate a high yield with 63 cases of CRC detected, including 49% diagnosed at early stage I. Among 23,388 participants, a 64% return rate for fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) was observed, with 79% of positive results leading to colonoscopy. The adenoma detection rate was also notable, with only minimal complications reported. These findings underscore the program’s effectiveness in identifying cancers early.
Journal Article by Relander P, Rauhaniemi E (…) Koffert J et 3 al. in Scand J Gastroenterol