Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of oncological diseases and has the second mortality rate both among men and among women.
The characteristic of colorectal cancer is the long-lasting development of the disease: from 8 to 12 years. One of the simplest and rather informative techniques of early diagnostics of the disease is the fecal immunochemical test, as hidden bleeding can appear long before the first symptoms.
The fecal immunochemical test is a screening diagnostic technique that helps to reduce the mortality rate of rectal cancer for 15-30%. It is recommended for men and women over 40, and also in case of suspected intestinal hemorrhages.