"Colorectal Cancer Screening in South Africa: Consideration for National Risk Differentiated Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme"

Abstract

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act, SS. 8-12 No. 108 of 1996 second Amendment Act, No. 3 of 2003, highlight the bill of rights in chapter two, ensuring access to health care services for all its citizens. This article attempts to advocate for a structured risk differentiated national colorectal cancer screening programme to raise awareness; prevent; and promote early detection of colorectal cancer in South Africa.