"The Ontario government document states that the decision to lower the screening age is based on expert panel guidance and evidence of an increase in early onset colorectal cancer in the province."
"Colorectal Cancer Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society have been advocating for this change, citing research that shows individuals born after 1980 are twice as likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer than previous generations."
"The program changes are expected to help detect and treat cancer earlier, building on Ontario's previous decision to lower the age of breast cancer screening from 50 to 40."
Cancer Care Ontario has announced a reduction in the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45, effective July 1. This decision responds to a significant increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger individuals. Evidence indicates that people under 50 are now 2 to 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed compared to previous generations. Other regions, including the U.S. and Australia, have also made similar changes. The new guidelines aim to facilitate earlier detection and treatment of colorectal cancer.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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