Question 21553 — diseases

Summary

Mr. Jean-Pierre Door draws the attention of the Minister of Solidarity and Health to the solutions provided to the serious shortage of colorectal cancer screening tests affecting the entire French territory in 2019. Colorectal cancer remains the second deadliest cancer in France, with more than 18,000 deaths per year, as well as the third most common cancer and its incidence is increasing. However, if taken care of in time, it heals in 9 out of 10 cases. This is precisely the role of immunological tests to identify precancerous lesions to remove them before they develop into cancer. In fact, nearly 95% of colorectal cancers are diagnosed after the age of 50, in both men and women. This is why patients aged 50 and up to 74 can benefit from a colorectal cancer screening test as part of the program. national organized screening. However, several regions of France have been faced with a shortage of tests, resulting from the cancellation of the award by health insurance of a contract to designate the new supplier of screening tests. What could be considered a simple imbroglio has led to an overall shortage and an irremediable loss of opportunity for patients. Indeed, the earlier colorectal cancer is detected, the less extensive the treatments, the greater the chances of recovery. Delayed diagnosis therefore constitutes a major risk. With these shortages, nearly 16 million French people risk not being screened in time. Health insurance has assured that it is taking measures to distribute tests that may still remain in stock, after having identified them, to the most deprived regions. Also, he wants to know the results of the census and the result of the emergency measures taken in the first half of 2019 to ensure the continuity of a public health program and, on the other hand, how the Government intends to improve information on supply disruption situations and prevent such situations.

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