The large intestine is composed of the colon and rectum and is
the third most common site of cancer in the body. Colorectal
cancer affects both males and females equally and is the
second most common cause of death from cancer.
Screening for colorectal cancer can reduce deaths from this
condition significantly.1 The aim of screening is to detect precancerous/
cancer-prone lesions before they become malignant.
Screening methods include Faecal Occult Blood Testing
(FOBT), Double Contrast Barium Enema (DCBE), Computed
Tomographic Colonography (CTC) and Colonoscopy.peer-reviewe
