Fecal Occult Blood Testing
Detects Hidden Blood
 MedTek's
Fecal Occult Blood Tests (FOBTs) are non-invasive (no
examination), easy-to-use and low cost screening tools that detect
what is sometimes your only warning sign of colon cancer –
hidden blood. You can now have a choice of taking the test at your
doctor's office or in the privacy of your home. Our home methods
give you options. You don't have to worry about the messy task of
retrieving a stool sample from the toilet. You won't find simpler
and more convenient testing for colorectal cancer.
If you receive a positive result from your FOBT, you still may
not have cancer. Other abnormalities such as ulcers, hemorrhoids,
polyps, colitis, diverticulitis or fissures may produce blood in
the stool. In any case, the results of your FOBT will help your
doctor determine what type of follow-up or examination you will
need.
The American Cancer Society recommends annual FOBT screening if
you are over 50, even if you have no symptoms or history of the
disease. They have good reason for their recommendation –
regular screening with FOBTs has lowered colorectal cancer death
rates by 33%.
If you are experiencing any of the colon cancer-related
symptoms, you need to talk to your doctor about getting a
diagnostic procedure called a colonoscopy. The American Cancer
Society recommends that all people over 50 get a colonoscopy every
ten years.
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Stop Colon Cancer Before it Starts
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SCREENING
 Regular
screening is the best and most reliable form of colon
cancer prevention, even over diet changes. Colon cancer is
an ideal disease for screening since colon tumors grow
silently but slowly. In fact, colorectal cancer that is
detected in the early stages means a long-term survival
rate of 95%.
Although the disease is curable in its early stages,
only one third of all people over 50 are being tested.
ADDRESSING
YOUR CONCERNS
ABOUT SCREENING
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Fear of Invasive Procedures –
Fecal Occult Blood Testing requires no diagnostic
examination. You can even take the test at home.
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Financial Concerns – FOBT's are
low-cost screening tools.
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Embarrassment – Ask your doctor
for a FOBT and take it home with you. It’s that
simple.
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“My doctor didn't suggest it.”
– Fecal Occult Blood Tests have reduced the colon
cancer death rate by 33%. Take an active role in your
health. Cancer prevention begins with you, so don’t
be afraid to ask questions (see 5 questions to ask
your doctor).
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“It won't happen to me.” -
Remember half of all people over 50 have polyps in
their colons. Catch it early and cancer won’t happen
to you!
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“Why go looking for trouble?”
– Screening does look for cancer, and early
detection could mean the difference between life and
death.
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Remember, no one
needs to die from colon cancer. Our screening
options will help you catch it in time.
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