SANTE Our body is made up of cells. During their lifetime, these cells can be
damaged and form a tumour.
In the case of colorectal cancer, this tumor, called a polyp, appears on the inside wall
colon and rectum. This polyp grows slowly and can turn into cancer. This
process can last ten years. During its development the polyp can
bleeding, bleeding that continues into the stage of cancer.
How to detect colorectal cancer? To fight against colorectal cancer, there is a
simple and effective screening test to do at home in 5 minutes. The test allows
detect this blood invisible to the naked eye. If the test is positive, a colonoscopy will be offered.
Through screening, cancer can be detected at an early stage before the onset of
symptoms and increase the chances of recovery. And in some cases, we can detect a
polyp before it turns into cancer. This polyp will be removed during a colonoscopy.
Against colorectal cancer, screening every two years can save your life. You
are between 50 and 74 years old, talk to your doctor.
For more information : https://www.e-cancer.fr
