Table 2 Characteristics of males and females with CRC and advanced adenomas included in comparative analysis of a FIT test
Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|
Total number of subjects | 1,312 | 1,641 |
CRC | N = 45 | N = 24 |
Mean age | 68.0 years | 68.8 years |
Positive tests* | 93% | 71% |
Location (left sided/right sided/missing) | 67%/31%/2% | 71%/29%/0% |
Symptomatic/screening & surveillance/unknown | 64%/18%/18% | 67%/25%/8% |
Advanced Adenoma | N = 164 | N = 140 |
Mean age | 63.9 years | 64.3 years |
Positive tests* | 33% | 29% |
Location (left sided/right sided/missing) | 55%/36%/9% | 64%/29%/7% |
Number of advanced adenomas >1 | 21% | 16% |
Size of advanced adenoma >9 mm | 70% | 66% |
Symptomatic/screening & surveillance/unknown | 28%/54%/18% | 38%/45%/17% |