“Blue Mars”: against colon cancer, screening kits distributed in pharmacies

Throughout the month of March, the population is thus invited to be screened. For the occasion, screening kits are available in pharmacies. Quick, effective and to be done at home, this test aims “to detect the presence of human blood in the stool”explain l’ARS. “It is recommended for all people between the ages of 50 and 74 who have no symptoms, no personal or family history of a polyp, cancer or disease affecting the colon or rectum, or any particular risk factor.”