Title:	FIT International : Guideline review on FIT use in symptomatic primary care patients worldwide
Project Description:	Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and the second cause of cancer death. Because the symptoms of colorectal cancer are often vague and frequently related to benign ailments, colorectal cancer is often diagnosed at a late cancer stage, leaving little curative options. This study aims to review current worldwide recommendations around FIT use to triage patients with lower abdominal symptoms for suspected colorectal cancer in primary care. It will provide an overview of current guidelines and discuss the areas of uncertainty.
Project organisation
Start date:	1st June 2018
End date:	1st June 2019
Contact person:	Dr Fiona Walter
Contact Details:	Email: fmw22@medschl.cam.ac.uk Tel: 01223 762514 Primary Care Unit Department of Public Health and Primary Care Strangeways Research Laboratory2 Wort’s Causeway Cambridge Cambs CB1 8RN
Funding information
Funding Organisation:	Cancer Research UK (CRUK) (UK)
Funding Reference:	CanTest Catalyst Award
Funding Amount:	£5,000,000
Further Information, References and Publications

Marije van Melle, Samir IS Yep Manzano, Hugh Wilson, Willie Hamilton,Fiona M Walter, Sarah ER Bailey. Faecal immunochemical test to triage patients with abdominal symptoms for suspected colorectal cancer in primary care: review of international use and guidelines. Family Practice, 2020. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmaa043