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Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) and Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen Co-Testing for Gastric Cancer

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Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer death globally. Chronic H pylori infection is the primary cause of gastric cancer, responsible for at least 80% of the new cases. Constanza Camargo, PhD, of the National Cancer Institute joins JAMA Associate Editor John M. Inadomi, MD, to discuss co-testing with FIT and H pylori stool antigen to help prevent gastric cancer. Related Content: Fecal Immunochemical Test and Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen Co-Testing Screening for Helicobacter pylori to Prevent Gastric Cancer