Colorectal cancer screening - New recommendations

Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger people - the American Cancer Society (ACS) is responding to this development with new recommendations for colorectal cancer screening. A preventive examination by stool test is recommended from the age of 45, colonoscopy from the age of 50. Between the ages of 75 and 85, individual decisions are to be made; from the age of 85, colorectal cancer screening is not recommended. The Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) regulates the benefits of statutory health insurance funds in Germany. He now recommends early detection colonoscopy for men from the age of 50, for women the age limit remains 55.

As with mammography, health insurance companies will in future invite their insured persons to an examination by letter. These changes are expected to come into force at the beginning of 2019. Take advantage of this opportunity not only to detect bowel cancer early, but even to prevent it! Our specialists Dr. Bernhard Hofer, Klaus Bärbel and Dr. Susanne Schuster will be happy to advise you if you still have concerns and give you answers to these questions: What risk do I have of getting bowel cancer? I have no complaints, should I still go to the examination? I am younger than 45 years but have bleeding or stool irregularities? What are the risks of the investigation? Isn't a stool sample as meaningful as a colonoscopy? Which doctor do I have to see if I want to have a colonoscopy?

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With increasing frequency Colon cancer strikes earlier in life - the American Cancer Society publishes new recommendations. Examination of a stool specimen is recommended beginning with the 45th year of life, colonoscopy with 50. Between the age of 75 and 85, the decision about a colonoscopy should be discussed individually, from 85 years it is no longer recommended. In Germany, statutory health insurance covers according to the G-BA colonoscopy in males beginning with 50 years, in females with 55 years. Starting in early 2019, the health insurances will contact their members and invite them for examinations. Take your chance to prevent colon cancer - our experts will consult you to the following questions: How can I know if I have a risk of acquiring colon cancer? I have no complaints, should I go for an examination? I am younger than 45 years, but I have complaints like bleeding or changing bowel habits? Which is the risk of a colonoscopy? How can I find the right specialist for a colonoscopy?