Introducing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Romania – Preliminary Results from the Regional Pilot Programs (ROCCAS)

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Screening programs can reduce CRC mortality rates by up to 60%. In line with the European Union recommendations, Romania started the first four regional pilot screening programs in 2020 (the ROCCAS II projects). This study reports the interim screening performance indicators.