Detecting colon cancerColon cancer is one of the most common cancers from the age of 50. The cancer can be better treated if it is detected at an early stage. The Flemish government sends a stool test (iFOBT) by post every 2 years to everyone between the ages of 56 and 74. You and your GP will receive the result within 14 days of returning the test. The test detects blood in the stool. A positive test does not always mean that you have cancer. Your GP will coordinate further tests to rule out colon cancer. The test itself is free, but any additional consultations are of course not. Testing after age 75 is not necessary if you were tested between the ages of 56 and 74. The chance of developing polyps is then very small, which also makes the risk of colon cancer very small. Of course, if you have black stools, you should go to the doctor for an examination. Author: Prof. Dr. Dirk Devroey - Latest update: 2022-02-22 - Copyright: Clinifacts 2024
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