Colorectal cancer prevention program reaches 3.8 million men and women, age 50-69
Kyriakos Mitsotakis received the self-test for colon cancer, within the framework of the National Prevention Program “Prevention”, by visiting a pharmacy in the center of Athens this morning.
“While we put a lot of emphasis on prevention, it is very important to continue this program for other diseases. And here we should say that this test to detect signs that may indicate that a person may be a candidate for colon cancer is now available free of charge to our fellow citizens between 50 and 69 years of age. It’s a very easy test. Other citizens of this age group have received this message. Don’t ignore it, because prevention saves lives”, said the Prime Minister.
Pharmacist Kyriakos Mitsotakis informed about the conduct of the test and the response of citizens to the program.
“A positive test does not, however, mean that someone has cancer. But, it is a sign so we can proceed with further tests. I should also emphasize that the entire process is free and covered in case the test is positive”, said Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The colon cancer prevention program is aimed at 3.8 million men and women, aged 50-69, and includes a free self-test (self-diagnostic test) and, in case of a positive self-test result, a free visit to the medical gastroenterologist. for clinical assessment, diagnostic colonoscopy and biopsy. To date, referrals have been issued to 1,461,560 beneficiaries.