This presentation demonstrates the TVCA FIT in primary care pathway as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. To set the scene:

• 62 day performance for lower GI cancers already challenged pre-pandemic
• March 2020 saw a 75% drop in the number of two-week wait referrals for all suspected cancers
• BSG advice on endoscopy at that point stated that only urgent cases should be investigated to ensure patient and staff safety during the pandemic
• Increasing evidence base around the use of FIT testing and the importance of different values in terms of risk of colorectal cancer

FIT testing in primary care for suspected lower gastrointestinal cancers can support planning and recovery from the impact of COVID-19.

Published: June 2021