The screening is particularly recommended
if:
- you have a family history of colorectal cancer, especially in
individuals under the age of 40 years.
- a relative of yours has been diagnosed with gene mutations that
are responsible for the development of colorectal cancer
- you want to detect the potential genetic predispositions to
undertake early preventive measures
Take the “Genetic testing for colorectal cancer”
screening examination. Check whether or not you are in the risk
group.
The procedure
You can receive your screening during 2
appointments in the Medicover Centre.
- Prior to your appointment in the Medicover Centre, fill in the
detailed “Patient’s Survey” concerning cancer incidence in your
family, which will be sent to you in the purchase confirmation
e-mail. Please bring the survey with you to your first appointment
in the Medicover Centre.
- During the first appointment, we will collect your blood
sample. Next, the blood test results, along with the survey,
are assessed by a specialist in genetic
diagnostics, who sends an opinion with recommendations to
the Medicover Centre.
- During the second appointment in the Centre, you will meet your
internal medicine specialist who will discuss the test results and
the related recommendations with you.The physician will work with
you to establish an individual plan of prevention and early
detection of colorectal cancer, with particular emphasis on your
life plans.
Validity period of the screening: 3 months from the date
indicated in the order confirmation.
You can receive your screening in the Medicover Centre
Jerozolimskie
The waiting time for the results is up to 7 weeks
Colorectal cancer affects approximately 16,000 Poles every year.
This cancer is the second most frequent carcinoma in females and
third in males.
It may remain asymptomatic for many years and is therefore
diagnosed at an advanced stage.
More than 10% of colorectal cancer cases are of a hereditary
nature.
The presence of the mutation does not entail imminent
development of colorectal cancer, but considerably increases the
related risk during the patient's whole life.
If you have a family history of colorectal cancer or confirmed
mutation in any of the genes, you should have a check-up to verify
whether or not you have inherited the genes associated with the
disease.
Knowing about your genetic predisposition, you can make a
conscious decision about preventive measures that reduce the risk
of developing the disease.