The government-subsidized CRC Screening Programme has now been fully implemented and extended to asymptomatic Hong Kong residents aged between 50 and 75.
Participants will first take a Faecal Occult Blood Test that can detect miniscule amounts of blood in stool, even if they are invisible to the naked eye. If blood is detected, colonoscopy will be arranged to remove polyps, if any, to prevent them from developing into cancer.
Eligibility
The following criteria should be fulfilled in order to take part in the programme:
· Aged between 50 and 75
· Holder of a Hong Kong Identity Card or Certificate of Exemption
· Registered in the Electronic Health Record Sharing System
· Not have symptoms of colorectal cancer,
higher risk of colorectal cancer, or screening/examination for colorectal cancer
within a specified periodNOT having symptoms of colorectal cancer, higher colorectal cancer risk, or screening/examination for colorectal cancer within a specified period of time
* Prospective participants will be assessed by the primary care physicians for their suitability to take part in the programme.
For more information, please see the website of the Department of Health
