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Welcome to the PRESENT study Colon cancer screening
If you would like to take part in the study, click the button above and follow the instructions.
I would like to receive paper documents
If you wish to request a paper consent and questionnaire, click the arrow below.
I would like to receive an invitation
If you would like to take part in the study but have not received an invitation, click the arrow below.
I have lost my identifiers (Study-ID)
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What is the aim of the study?
The aim of the PRESENT study is to improve colon cancer screening in Switzerland.
Who is responsible for the study?
This study is a collaboration between the University of Basel and Unisanté Lausanne. Unisanté is the lead institution. The study has been approved by the relevant ethics committees.
Which cantons are participating in the study?
The organized screening programs of six cantons are participating in this study:
Why are you invited to take part in this study?
The risk of developing colon cancer increases with age. That's why all people aged between 50 and 69 are invited to undergo screening. Screening makes it possible to detect cancer early, even if the person has no symptoms. If a cancer is found early, it can be treated more easily.
How can screening be improved?
Your canton offers two screening methods: colonoscopy and the FIT test. It's important for people choose the screening test that is best for them. That's why we've created a new information brochure. We want to know how it helps people make the right choice.