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Pharmacist David Vergucht did not hesitate for a second to support the action. “The best treatment for colon cancer is early detection. The stool test is very simple, but the taboo surrounding it remains great. However, the disease can be detected earlier and there is a better chance of a cure.”
So far, only half of the Flemings have taken the test. “That number really needs to go up. Anyone over the age of 74 can of course also be screened,” says pharmacist Vergucht. You can get such a test from your pharmacist or make an appointment with your GP.