Why is FIT test important in a LGI suspected Cancer Referral

What?

The Peninsula Cancer Alliance are delighted to be running another series of webinars focusing on the FIT testing in the Lower GI Urgent Suspected Cancer (2WW) pathway. Our speakers will be Dr Sarah Bailey, University of Exeter, Dr William Faux, Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) and Karen Cock from RCHT

The talk will task 30 minutes with 15 minutes for Q&A. The topics covered will include.

• An overview of evidence behind FIT testing
• The importance of including a positive FIT test in a LGI referral and the implications on the patient pathways if it is not included.
• Why patients with a positive Fit should not be referred as a suspected cancer referral
• how else can FIT negative patients be managed

Where? MS Teams

When? Thursday 25^th September  at 14:00

How? email Peninsula.ca@nhs.net for the meeting invite