“The objective is really to remind people of the importance of screening. It is organized every two years for women and men from the age of 50. It is essential that people take part in it”, adds Nelly Romezy, in charge of prevention within the hospital establishment. And there is, apparently, still work to convince since, “on the territory of Libourne only 29% of the population concerned submits to it. At the national level, we are at 34% while the objective pursued would be to reach 65%, ”she underlines.
A healthy diet
Prevention and vigilance are the key words to deal with the disease. Being attentive to the symptoms is a first step, “these symptoms are abdominal pain, transit disorders whether you are constipated or have diarrhea in an unusual way or even bleeding in the stool, even if there is a presence hemorrhoids”, presents Nathalie Cheron. Prevention goes beyond stool analysis, “it touches on the intimate, it may seem dirty; this is why many do not ask for the screening kit”, continues Nelly Romezy. A kit available from the attending physician, pharmacists, “you can also now order it on the Internet via the site: monkit.colorectal-screening.fr ».
