DIGEST · Riyadh
DIGEST Colon Cancer Screening Program
Colon cancer is among the most common cancers in Saudi Arabia and among the most preventable: removing a polyp before it changes prevents the cancer. The DIGEST program combines your risk assessment, the right test for you (FIT stool test or colonoscopy), polyp removal in the same session and a clear surveillance schedule, all in one place under consultant care.
Same-week appointments · WhatsApp replies during working hours
Who is it for?
- Everyone aged 45 and over
- Anyone with a first-degree relative with colon cancer (screening starts earlier)
- Blood in the stool or anaemia
- Previous polyps needing surveillance
- Inflammatory bowel disease 8 years after diagnosis
How the visit works
- 1A 5-minute risk assessment on WhatsApp or in clinic
- 2The right test: an annual FIT test for average risk, or colonoscopy
- 3Polyps removed and analysed in the same endoscopy session
- 4A clear report and your next surveillance date (1, 3, 5 or 10 years)
Why DIGEST?
- A team of consultants dedicated to gastroenterology, liver and endoscopy
- Same-week appointments and an endoscopy suite inside the clinic
- Direct WhatsApp line during working hours with a quick reply
- Over 300 reviews on Google Maps
- Central location on Khalid Ibn Al Walid Road, Riyadh, with parking
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
At 45 for everyone, and earlier with a family history: 10 years before the relative's age at diagnosis or at 40, whichever is earlier.
Stool test or colonoscopy?
The FIT test suits average risk and is repeated yearly; any positive result needs a colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is the most accurate and removes polyps at the same time.
How often is colonoscopy repeated?
Depending on the result: 10 years if normal, sooner with polyps or a family history.
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Book your appointment
Message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the earliest slot
This page is for education and does not replace medical advice.