Colorectal cancer : USC guidance by NICE

"This table presents NICE's comprehensive guidelines for suspected colorectal and anal cancer referrals. This essential table provides a quick reference for healthcare professionals in primary care to ensure timely and accurate patient management.". Also, refer to our chart colorectal cancer for a better understanding of this topic.

Condition	Criteria/Consideration	Recommendation/Action
Colorectal Cancer	Abdominal mass or	Offer FIT
	Change in bowel habits or	Offer FIT
	Iron-deficiency anaemia or	Offer FIT
	Age 40+ with unexplained weight loss & abdominal pain or	Offer FIT
	Age <50 with rectal bleeding & unexplained abdominal pain or weight loss or	Offer FIT
	Age 50+ with unexplained symptoms: rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, weight loss or	Offer FIT
	Age 60+ with anaemia, even without iron deficiency	Offer FIT
	Rectal mass, unexplained anal mass or unexplained anal ulceration	Do not need to be offered FIT before referral is considered
	FIT result ≥ 10 micrograms of haemoglobin/g of faeces	Refer using a suspected cancer pathway referral within 2 weeks
	Not returned faecal sample or FIT result < 10 micrograms of haemoglobin/g of faeces	Implement safety netting processes; consider referral if strong clinical concern
	Need assistance with sample return	Consider if people require additional help, information, or support
	Presence of rectal...

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