Colorectal Cancer

The burden of Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

Colorectal cancer is the most common digestive cancer and accounts for 14% of all cancers. Organised, population-based CRC screening programmes help to increase the number of patients diagnosed early and improve patient outcomes. 

Read our recommendations to ensure the successful implementation of colorectal cancer screening across Europe. 

Read position paper  

Are you interested in learning more about the role of the EU Institutions in improving cancer screening practices? Check out this overview by Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE) on Colorectal Cancer Screening in the European Union. 

Read position paper 

The burden of digestive cancers

CRC Infographics

Causes CRC
Burden CRC
CRC Know your risk

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