Apollo Cancer Centres Launch ‘ColFit’ to Combat Rising Colorectal Cancer in India
Apollo Cancer Centres Launch ‘ColFit’ to Combat Rising Colorectal Cancer in India Bengaluru, April 29, 2025 — Apollo Cancer Centres has unveiled ColFit , a comprehensive colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program aimed at tackling the alarming rise of CRC cases in India, especially among younger populations. The initiative, launched at Apollo Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, focuses on early detection, preventive care, and accessible screening methods to improve survival outcomes and reduce treatment costs. Why ColFit? The Need for Early Detection in India Colorectal cancer is among the most preventable and treatable cancers—when caught early. However, in India, most CRC cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, contributing to a five-year survival rate below 40%, among the lowest globally. ColFit aims to address this crisis by integrating the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)—a non-invasive, accurate screening tool capable of detecting hidden blood in stool, an early sign of CR...