Table 2 Reasons for diagnosis of CRC
From: Patient- and system-related barriers for the earlier diagnosis of colorectal cancer
| Â | All CRC cases (N = 150) | Veterans diagnosed as part of initial presentation to VA (N = 18) |
|---|---|---|
Initial reason for diagnosis | Â | Â |
   Positive fecal occult blood test | 14 | 0 |
   Positive flexible sigmoidoscopy | 26 | 2 |
   Positive colonoscopy | 9 | 0 |
   Hx polyp | 2 | 0 |
Total found through screening | 51 | 2 |
   Rectal bleeding or melena | 22 | 5 |
   Anemia | 43 | 4 |
   Pain | 13 | 0 |
   Wt loss | 10 | 4 |
   Abnormal CT scan | 4 | 0 |
   Metastatic disease | 8 | 3 |
Total found through investigation of symptoms | 99 | 16 |