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HOME | Who should have a check-up?
Studies have shown that regular check-up (screening) is the most effective way to prevent colon cancer. Whether you are at-risk of colon cancer or not, regular screening is your best bet against this very common cancer.
I am over 50 – Should I have a check up?
Even if you have no risk factor for colon cancer, we recommend you to have regular check-up from age 50 onwards. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the following scheme to you :
· Stool test for occult blood annually; and
· Telescopic examination of the lower part of colon (called sigmoidoscopy) every 3 to 5 years.
If you have a family history of colon cancer, your check-up may have to start earlier, say from age 40 or earlier. Instead of stool test and sigmoidoscopy, you may need a complete telescopic examination of the whole colon (called colonoscopy).
I would like to have a check up – how do I start?
If you live in Hong Kong, stool test can be arranged through the Hong Kong Crusade Angels (Tel +852 2541 2366). If your family history fits in our Registry’s recruitment criteria, you can contact us for check-up arrangement.
If you live elsewhere, you can contact your local cancer registry for check-up information and arrangement.
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