Colorectal Screening Program in Northern Portugal: First Findings

In Portugal, a colorectal cancer screening program based on faecal immunochemical test followed by colonoscopy was shown to be cost-effective for individuals between 50 and 74 years old. We report the first findings of the implementation of a population-based program In Northern Portugal.In the pilot phase, eligible subjects were allocated either to a direct mailing invitation or to primary care centers. In the first year of program...