A fecal occult blood test is used to test for which type of cancer?

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Fecal occult blood test is used to detect hidden blood in the stool which may indicate the presence of colon or rectal cancer. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that a fecal occult blood test is used to test for colon and rectal cancer. Option A and B are partially correct as both colon and rectal cancer can be detected by fecal occult blood test but option D is the most complete answer. Option C is incorrect as prostate cancer is not detected by a fecal occult blood test.

A Fecal Occult Blood Test Is Used to Test for Which