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Colorectal cancer screening kit from the Luxembourg national programme held in hand.

2026-03-16

Colorectal cancer screening is an essential prevention tool. Simple, fast and accessible, it helps detect early signs of the disease, often before symptoms appear, allowing earlier treatment if necessary.

As part of Blue March, the month dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer, it is important to highlight the importance of this test that can save lives.

Why get screened for colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers, but also one of the most treatable when detected early.

Screening can identify abnormalities before symptoms appear. With a simple test, it is possible to act quickly and significantly improve the chances of recovery.

When detected early, colorectal cancer can be cured in 9 out of 10 cases.

A simple, quick test you can do at home

Contrary to common misconceptions, colorectal cancer screening is:

simple and quick
painless
can be done at home using a self-sampling kit

The test can easily be performed at home and then sent to the laboratory for analysis.

Who can benefit from screening in Luxembourg?

In Luxembourg, the Organised Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme (PDOCCR) is intended for people:

aged 45 to 74
living in Luxembourg

The Ministry of Health and Social Security of Luxembourg invites eligible individuals to take the test every two years.

How can you obtain your screening kit?

Once you receive the invitation by mail, you can obtain your test in several ways:

via MyGuichet (personal account)
by contacting the BIONEXT Call Center at (+352) 27 321 888
in BIONEXT laboratories
in all pharmacies in Luxembourg

What about cross-border workers?

Cross-border workers can also benefit from the programme.

Non-residents aged 45 to 74, affiliated with the CNS, can access the Luxembourg screening programme by contacting the Cancer Screening Programme Coordination Centre: