Viju P. Deenadayalu, MD Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Douglas K. Rex, MD Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Address: Douglas K. Rex, MD, Indiana University Hospital 4100, 550 North University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121; e-mail drex@iupui.edu
Dr. Rex has indicated that he is on the speakers’ bureau of the EXACT Sciences corporation.
ABSTRACTStool-based DNA testing is a new, noninvasive method of colorectal cancer screening. Because it is easier to use and more sensitive than fecal occult blood testing, physicians may be more likely to recommend it, and patients may be more apt to comply. Although it is expensive, initial assessments show it to be cost-effective.