Study population characteristics
| Non-cancer control | Colon cancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of samples | 21 | 15 |
| Gender (n) | ||
| F | 17 | 9 |
| M | 4 | 6 |
| Age (years) | 63 (55–73) | 77 (68–75) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | NC | 24.1 (22.5–24.8) |
| Disease Stage I–III (n) | – | I (2), II (6), III (7) |
| Time from colonoscopy to first faecal sample (days) | 19 (15–26.5) | 18 (8–29) |
| Time from colonoscopy to surgery (days) | – | 42 (28–63) |
Data are presented as median (IQR).
BMI, body mass index; NC, not collected.