23.05.2017: Colorectal cancer is a major health issue, both globally and in Norway. Bowel cancer screening is perhaps the most effective method to mitigate the consequences of the disease for patients and society. Large-scale randomised trials show that screening with sigmoidoscopy and faecal occult blood tests reduce colon cancer mortality. A systematic programme of continuous assessment of the benefits and possible harms of alternative screening methods will ensure the best possible effect. In accordance with recommendations from the Norwegian National Council for Priority Setting in Health Care, a...