Why we conduct this screening?

The population screening programme aims to detect abnormalities that could lead to colorectal cancer at the earliest possible stage. This increases the chances of successful treatment. This also often means that the treatment is less invasive. The colorectal cancer screening programme is for all men and women aged 55 to 75 years. During the colorectal cancer screening, we examine whether there is blood in your stool (poo). Blood in your stool could be a result of polyps and/or colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer starts as a polyp in the large intestine. A polyp is a small lump on the inner lining of the large intestine. Most polyps are benign, but colorectal cancer can develop in some polyps. People usually don’t notice anything when they have polyps.