The causes of colorectal cancer have not been conclusively clarified; as a rule, no specific trigger for the disease can be identified. Colorectal cancer usually develops from initially benign growths in the intestinal mucosa, so-called intestinal polyps. However, chronic bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease increase the risk of colorectal cancer, and many are hereditary: if first-degree relatives have/had colorectal cancer, the risk of developing the disease doubles.
As with many cancers, colorectal cancer initially causes no symptoms or only very non-specific symptoms. Sudden and prolonged changes in bowel habits may be indications of colorectal cancer. Black stools, so-called tarry stools, may also indicate blood in the stool and thus colorectal cancer. In the advanced stage, unexplained weight loss, nausea and loss of appetite are also typical signs.
However, all these symptoms do not clearly indicate colorectal cancer and often have other causes. A visit to our practice provides clarity here.
By far the most common cause of colorectal cancer are intestinal polyps – benign growths that can sometimes take years to grow. However, not every intestinal polyp develops into colorectal cancer. The good news is that colonoscopy can not only detect developing tumors at an early stage, but also remove intestinal polyps. Regular colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening are particularly worthwhile from the age of 50. Health insurance companies pay for two colonoscopies: for women, the first from age 55, the second ten years later. Men get their first colonoscopy paid for as early as age 50. Here, too, the insurance company pays for the second colonoscopy ten years later.
Alternatively, you can opt for stool tests. Of these, the fund pays for an annual test between the ages of 50 and 54, and every two years starting at age 55.
In principle, however, if you already have complaints, you can always have the causes investigated free of charge.
The immunological test for hidden blood in stool is a reliable method for early detection of colorectal cancer and its precursors. The SHEBO method additionally attempts to detect cancer activity in the stool.
Medical history. Consultation. iFOP test. SHEBO test.
15 minutes. Self-test for home use.
In the 3 days before as well as during the test we recommend to eat only low fiber foods, i.e. no legumes, whole grains or raw vegetables. Some foods, such as raw meat, tomatoes, cauliflower, bananas, or broccoli, can also cause a false-positive result. These should also be avoided.
Information about the result in the telephone consultation. We will report positive results to you immediately. The further course will be discussed in a medical consultation.
The iFOP test is a health insurance benefit. SHEBO test: for self-payers 52€, for privately insured according to official regulation of charges for physicians (GOÄ).
Ärztehaus Nymphenburg | 2nd floor
Rosa-Bavarese-Str. 1
80639 Munich
Consultation hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu: 08:00 – 18:00
Wed: 07:30-13:00
Fri: 07:30-13:00
Phone:
089 / 856 395 82
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