Welcome to the Patient Information section of this website.
In this section we aim to provide you with the most up to date information and support on all aspects of colorectal cancer, you can read about the rights of patients and what to expect.
We will also be providing you with details of the latest clinical trials currently underway across Europe and why taking part in a clinical trial should be considered.
In a survey undertaken by the United European Gastroenterology Federation 2003 (UEGF), it was highlighted that many Europeans were reluctant to discuss bowel related symptoms with healthcare professionals, with the highest proportion in Finland (91%), the UK (84%), Luxembourg (82%),
Poland (81%) and Portugal (80%).
The World Gastroenterology Organisation releases Best Practise Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening
About Biotechnology
Biotechnology is providing doctors with more tools which are helping to move from the treatment of diseases to prevention and cure. A whole new range of tools are being developed to support the human body to utilize its own capacities to fight infectious or cancerous diseases as well as injuries.
European Patient GroupDirectory 2007
The Directory gives details of 140
key pan-European patient advocacy groups including europacolon.
