Colorectal Cancer Can Almost Always Be Prevented
Did you know? Colorectal cancer typically advances gradually, transitioning from benign polyps to larger malignant tumors over an extended period of 10 to 15 years. Through procedures like colonoscopy or other screening tests, these polyps can be detected and eliminated before they undergo malignant transformation.
Madeira Colorectal Cancer Prevention Campaign
The 'Março Azul' (Blue March) campaign against colorectal cancer has enlisted the support of the Regional Health Service in Madeira. Specialist doctors are conducting informative sessions titled "Today, have you thought about your intestine?" in partnership with the Madeira Regional Center of the Portuguese League Against Cancer.
Save The Date And Create Awareness
The lectures, featuring doctors from SESARAM and EPERAM, aim to create awareness. The first two sessions occurred on March 7th in Porto Santo, targeting the school community in the morning and the general population in the afternoon.
Two more lectures are scheduled for March 15th at Espaço Multiusos in Porto Moniz (3 pm) and Centro Social do Estreito da Calheta (6 pm). The final session will be on March 22nd at 3 pm in the Machico Parish Council (Junta).
Prevention Is Key
Prevention is key, and the Regional Health Service emphasizes ongoing colorectal cancer screening for asymptomatic individuals aged 50 to 74 years in RAM Health Centers. The screening, performed every two years through occult blood testing in feces, helps identify potential issues.
Positive Result? Colonoscopy & Checkup Every 2 Years
Positive results lead to a hospital consultation and a colonoscopy, while those with negative results repeat the examination every two years. The screening covers several municipalities and is expanding across the entire island.
Communication is facilitated through phone calls, SMS, or email, and individuals are encouraged to contact the RAM Screening Center for inquiries at 291 149 020 or rccr@sesaram.pt.
From: JM-Madeira
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