4th Edition

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 20. A new test for colorectal cancer screening is due to be evaluated in a randomized trial. Which endpoint is the optimal to work out if the test is beneficial?

a. Earlier stage of cancer at diagnosis in those screened
b. Higher 5-year overall survival in those screened
c. Low false positive rate in those screened
d. Significant increase in the number of colorectal cancers diagnosed in those screened
e. Significant decrease in colon cancer deaths in those screened