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Colorectal cancer screening
Colorectal cancer screening: detect earlier, stay better protected.
Why is prevention so important?
- Colorectal cancer often develops from benign polyps – slowly, and usually without symptoms
- Stomach problems often go unrecognised – but they are readily treatable
- Thanks to early detection, many changes are curable or avoidable
Which examinations do we offer?
- Stool test (iFOBT) Detection of blood in the stool Recommended from the age of 50 – annually
Colonoscopy
- Examination of the large intestine with an endoscope
- Polyps can be removed directly
- Recommended from the age of 55 (from 50 for men) — every 10 years
Stomach endoscopy (gastroscopy)
- Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum
- Important in chronic heartburn, non-specific upper abdominal complaints, anaemia or a family history
- Individual recommendation according to symptoms and risk factors
Who is preventive care suitable for?
- Everyone from the age of 50 (men) or 55 (women)
- People with a family history
- Blood in the stool, weight loss, persistent digestive problems or heartburn
Your benefits at a glance:
- Early detection = better chances of cure
- Removal of polyps actively helps prevent cancer
- Low-pain procedure possible, with sedation
- In many cases, the cost of the examination is covered by the health insurance fund
How it works:
- Book a preventive appointment
- Informed discussion & preparation
- Carry out a stool test, colonoscopy and/or gastroscopy
- Discussion of findings & individual further care
Talk to us – we will be glad to advise you in person.