Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (or colon cancer) is the 2nd deadliest cancer in France, just behind breast cancer. Each year, 40,500 new cases are reported. In France, it is responsible for more than 17,000 deaths per year. Yet its detection is easy and inexpensive, and the chances of a cure are high when the disease is detected in time (9 out of 10 cases).
According to the Gustave Roussy Institute, “ With less than 31% completion of the Hemoccult test, the Île-de-France region is one of the worst performers in the prevention of colorectal cancer. However, the benefit of this test is major: early detection allows 90% cure! “.
Cancer: colon: “You are over 50, take the test”
This is the message that the Gustave Roussy Institute, the Mutualité Française Île-de-France and their partners have chosen to relay during a family, friendly and united event combining the promotion of physical activity with a rollerblading ride. in Paris, health with activities and experts and support for research with a call for donations.
” Roll for the colon Is organized by Gustave Roussy in collaboration with the Mutualité Française Île-de-France in collaboration with public and private partners. A sport-health village will open its doors at 10:30 a.m. and start the rollerblading at 2:30 p.m.
