Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks 2nd in the structure of cancer-related mortality in Russia. Over 70,000 new cases are detected annually, with the risk of developing the disease increasing sharply after the age of 45−50.
The asymptomatic nature of the disease leads to late diagnosis: in 40% of cases, cancer is identified at Stages III-IV, when the prognosis for treatment becomes unfavorable.
Regular screening reduces CRC mortality by 15−33% by detecting occult (hidden) microbleeding characteristic of large polyps and early-stage cancer, enabling the timely initiation of treatment.