Bowel Cancer Facts
COLORECTAL CANCER IS A SILENT KILLER
Colorectal Cancer is a widespread disease which causes the second highest number of cancer related deaths in the developed world. Nearly 1.2 million new cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2007, with an average mortality rate of 45 - 50%.
COLORECTAL CANCER IS ON THE INCREASE
An ageing population and changing lifestyle, including diet, have contributed to an increase in the incidence of colorectal cancers. It is believed that one in seven of the industrialised population will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at some point during their lifetime.
IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
We can't stop colorectal cancers. But we can become much better at catching them at an early stage - both from an economical and efficacy point of view. Experts around the world concur that there is clearly room for improvement with regards to current screening and investigative methods. The Colonix range of diagnostic products are designed to save lives AND save valuable healthcare resources.
EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES
Early detection of colorectal cancers can significantly improve the survival rate. This enforces the need for accurate, economic and widespread screening of high risk groups, whether chosen by age, family history, symptoms or indeed a combination. Many countries have therefore introduced, or are in the process of introducing, national screening programs.
