COLOTECT™ 3.0
Non-invasive Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening
OFFICIAL AND EXCLUSIVE
UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR COLOTECT
BOWEL CANCER
What is colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the second deadliest cancer globally, with an estimated 1.9 million new cases and 935,000 new deaths in the world in 2020.
When CRC is caught early, the 5-year relative survival rate of CRC patients can be as high as 90%.Major guidelines generally recommend early screening to men and women above the age of 50 who are at average risk for CRC.
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2nd Biggest Cancer Deaths
It is the 2nd biggest cause of death in the UK with 16,300 deaths per year
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Poor Uptake
The uptake of screening is poor, leading to late diagnosis and poor prognosis
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4th Biggest Cancer
Bowel cancer is the 4th biggest cancer in the UK with 42,000 new cases per year
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10% Survival Rate
Around 10 out of 100 people (around 10%) with stage 4 bowel cancer (also called Dukes' D) will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after they're diagnosed.
How does colorectal cancer develop?
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Polyp - Benign
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Large Polyp- Benign
Bowel polyps are small growths on the lining of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. They're very common and not usually serious, but sometimes they can lead to bowel cancer.
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Adenoma - Precancerous
While most adenomas are harmless, some can develop into cancer. For this reason, some people may refer to adenomas as a precancerous condition.
The larger the polyp becomes, the bigger the risk of it developing into colon cancer. That risk increases significantly if the polyp is greater than 10 mm (1 cm); research has shown the larger a colon polyp becomes, the more rapidly it grows.
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Bowel Cancer - Cancer
Bowel cancer is cancer found anywhere in the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. It's one of the most common types of cancer in the UK.
Why colorectal cancer is hard to be detected in early stages?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the second deadliest cancer globally, with an estimated 1.9 million new cases and 935,000 new deaths in the world in 2020.
When CRC is caught early, the 5-year relative survival rate of CRC patients can be as high as 90%.Major guidelines generally recommend early screening to men and women above the age of 50 who are at average risk for CRC.
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Colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults
Colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults year by year. But it does not usually produce symptoms in the early stages of disease. If colorectal cancer is caught in early stages, it is more treatable.
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Bowel Cancer Symptoms
As the tumor grows, patients may experience one or multiple symptoms. These may include the following:Blood in the Stool、Rectal Bleeding、Changes in Bowel Habits、Abdominal Pain and Bloating、Nausea and Vomiting、Anemia、Unexplained Weight Loss, Loss of Appetite and Feeling Weak and Pelvic Pain.
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NHS Testing for Bowel Cancer
Tests for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis include the following:
FIT (GP)
Barium enema(Gastroenterology)
Colonoscopy(Gastroenterology)
depending on referral times and access and delays
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Private Testing for Bowel Cancer
Tests for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis include the following:
FIT ( online/private GP)
Colonoscopy(Private Gastroenterology)
CT colonoscopy(Private GP)
Stool DNA test( online/private GP)
What Are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the second deadliest cancer globally, with an estimated 1.9 million new cases and 935,000 new deaths in the world in 2020.
When CRC is caught early, the 5-year relative survival rate of CRC patients can be as high as 90%.Major guidelines generally recommend early screening to men and women above the age of 50 who are at average risk for CRC.
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Colorectal cancer controllable lifestyle risk factors you can change
•Being overweight or obese
•Not being physically active
•Certain types of diets
•Smoking
•Alcohol use
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Colorectal cancer risk factors you cannot change
•Being older
•A personal history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer
•A personal history of inflammatory bowel disease
•A family history of colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps
•Having an inherited syndrome
•Your racial and ethnic background
•Having type 2 diabetes
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What kind of screening options available
Colonoscopy (Golden standard)
Repeat every 10 years, if negative
•Golden standard
•High sensitivity for colorectal cancer
•Lesions can be removed at time of detection
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)
Repeat every 1-3 years, if negative
•Non-invasive
•Low cost
Stool DNA test
Repeat every 3 years, if negative
•High sensitivity for colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous lesions
•Non-invasive
•Self-sampling at home
•No special preparation required