Research Participation Opportunity: Colorectal Cancer Screening Study

Mayo Clinic is seeking volunteers who are eligible to participate in a colorectal cancer screening research study, ages 45 and older. The purpose of this study is to increase colorectal cancer screening in people of African descent and other understudied populations with differences in health outcomes in the Phoenix Metro Area and to educate the selected populations on cancer prevention. The study will explore Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) screening used to detect colorectal cancer.

Participation

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are 45 years of age or older
• Have no personal history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps
• Have not undergone colonoscopy in the past 5 years or had a fit test within last year
• Are not having any rectal bleeding or GI symptoms

Timeline

Study participants will be given a FIT test to take home at the time of enrollment. They will collect a specimen and send it back to Mayo Clinic in the mail at their convenience. In addition, participants will receive colorectal screening education, have a colonoscopy performed if the FIT screening is positive, and follow-up with a gastroenterologist (doctor) who specializes in colorectal cancer treatment if needed. A patient navigator will help provide recommendations for those with a positive FIT test. You will not be compensated for your time spent in this study.

For more information, please contact the study coordinator, Diana Grijalva at Grijalva.Diana@mayo.edu or (480) 574-2638.