Prospective evaluation of methylated SEPT9 in plasma for detection of asymptomatic colorectal cancer
Robert W. Day, Michael Wandell, Brent A. Blumenstein, Thomas Rösch, David F. Ransohoff, Shannon R. Payne, Esmeralda Castaños‐Vélez, Dale C. Snover, Catherine Lofton–Day, Matthias Burger, Neal Osborn, Timothy R. Church, Steven J. Mongin
Abstract
As screening methods for colorectal cancer (CRC) are limited by uptake and adherence, further options are sought. A blood test might increase both, but none has yet been tested in a screening setting.
Topics & Concepts
Colorectal cancerAsymptomaticMedicineProspective cohort studyOncologyCancerInternal medicineGastroenterologyRNA modifications and cancer