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Why is FIT test important in a LGI suspected Cancer Referral
16th June 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
What? Webinar aimed at all primary care professionals
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 Joe Mays and Sebastian Smolarek, Colorectal Consultant University Hospitals Plymouth.
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? 12.00 – 12.45 on 16th June 2025
How? email Peninsula.ca@nhs.net for the meeting invite
