What Happens After a Positive Stool Test

Stool-based tests like FIT and stool DNA have made initial colorectal cancer screening easier than ever. However, nearly half of patients with positive results fail to complete their follow-up colonoscopy within a year, driven primarily by bowel prep dread. This post examines real-world care gaps, the 1.8 times higher cancer risk of stalled care, and how Zera Medical is working to bridge these two vital steps.