Understanding Patient Preference on Colorectal Cancer Screening Options
There are significant barriers to colorectal cancer screening within underserved populations due to the cost, accessibility, and acceptability of screening methods. Patient-friendly approaches that minimize stress and discomfort for the patient are needed to enhance screening compliance and achieve an early diagnosis. The primary aim of this study is to examine whether the availability of a blood-based screening option, which can be done at the point of service and is familiar to patients, will improve patient compliance to recommended CRC screening
⁃ To be enrolled in this study, participants must meet all the following criteria:
• Between 45-75 years of age
• Language Proficiency: participants must be fluent in English or Spanish
• Have an average risk for colorectal cancer
• Be a patient at one of our partner FQHCs
• Received a screening order (either using a stool-based test or colonoscopy) six months ago and failed or refused to complete the screening test
• Able and willing to provide a blood sample per protocol