Among all types of cancer, cancers of the bowel (colon and rectum) are the third leading cause of death in Morocco, behind breast and lung..

For the specialist, a diet low in fiber, fruits and vegetables, but rich in animal fat and protein, may develop colorectal cancer. Similarly, obese, older than 50 years and lacking in physical activity may be suffering from colorectal cancers.

When colon cancer is diagnosed early, the chances of recovery approaching 100%. The professor advised to perform a colonoscopy after age 40 every 5 years. A diagnosis that would cost about 1500-2000 DH.

What are the most visible signs of colorectal cancer Professor quotes from the outset the presence of blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, bowel dysfunction (constipation or diarrhea) without apparent reason. Bachouchi illustrated his presentation with figures. Colorectal cancer accounts for 13% of all cancers in Europe. The WHO estimates that 655,000 people died worldwide in 2005. In France, more than half of patients die from this disease: opportunities for screening are not used enough. Morocco is not spared, but there are no records to have reliable figures.

For the oncologist, the targeted therapies are very hopeful. Several treatments are available on the medical market. One of them raises a lot of hope is bevacizumab, marketed as Avastin ®. The drug has received its authorization to the market in early 2004 in the United States in early 2005 in Europe. It is officially permitted in Morocco since February 2006 for the treatment of 1st-line metastatic colorectal cancer (which has recurred in the colon and other organs) in combination with standard chemotherapy protocol. A report that the cost of long-term treatment is expensive (13,000 DH per treatment) in the absence of full support and not partial (AMO, among others).