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Finding cures faster

Early detectionIn this section you can find out in brief for which types of cancer early detection examinations are possible.

A closer look at screening programsScreening increases the chance of detecting colorectal cancer when it is at an earlier, and potentially more manageable and treatable, stage. Prof. Dr. Lauren Clack is investigating the benefits of screening programs in Switzerland.

Improving colorectal cancer screeningFar too many people still die of colorectal cancer. "That doesn't have to be the case," says gastroenterologist Kaspar Truninger. "Because at an early stage, the disease is curable."

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