30% less colon cancer in Flanders, but Mr. Owl wants us to be tested even more | Health

Since the start of free colon cancer tests ten years ago, there has been a 30% reduction in colon cancer in Flanders. In the group of 50 to 74 year olds there is even a decrease of 42%. Yet too many tests remain untouched, especially among people in their early fifties. “Unfortunately, studies show that colon cancer is becoming increasingly common among them,” says doctor Luc Colemont. He calls in the help of… ‘De Fabeltjeskrant’.