BENEFITS

• Polyps, the precursors of colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, do not cause any symptoms for a long time. By participating in this Screening Programme, these precursors are detected early, even before you have any symptoms. The treatment is then usually less intensive and you have a better chance of recovery.

• Fewer Flemish people now die from colon cancer because:
  • polyps are detected in time through this screening programme;
  • this early detection leads to a higher recovery rate
  • and this results in less intensive treatment.

• You can easily do the stool test yourself at home.
• The collection kit and the lab examination are free of charge for all men and women aged 50 to 74.
• The quality of the examination is strictly controlled and all results are closely monitored.