Colon Screening Program
Cancer Care
Provided by BC Cancer
Patients with symptoms should be referred directly to a specialist for assessment. FIT is not required.
For more information CLICK HERE
For more information CLICK HERE
Colon screening guidelines in BC are based on the recommendations yb the BC Guidelines and Protocol Advisory Committee (GPAC). For the GPAC recommendations, CLICK HERE
SCREENING ELIGIBILITY:
Colon screening (FIT test) is recommended every 2 years to people ages 50-74 with no symptoms.
Colon screening (Colonoscopy) is recommended every 5 years for people with at least one of the following:
- One first-degree relative (parent, full sibling, child) with colorectal cancer diagnosed under the age of 60; or,
- Two or more first-degree relatives with colorectal cancer diagnosed at any age.
Colonoscopy surveillance: The findings at colonoscopy will determine the timing of further colonoscopies or whether the individual returns to screening with FIT. Patients followed by colonoscopy do not require FIT.
Individuals NOT eligible for screening:
- Those who are up-to-date for colon screening
- Average risk patients who have had a FIT in the preceding 2 years or colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy in the preceding 10 years; or
- Higher-than average risk patients who have had a colonoscopy in the preceding 5 years.
- Personal history of colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis/proctitis or Crohn’s disease. Patients should continue to obtain care with their specialist or health care provider
- Individuals who currently have symptoms (e.g. rectal bleeding, persistent change in bowel habits, abdominal pain, unintentional weight loss or iron deficiency anemia). Patients should be referred to a specialist for consideration of colonoscopy, no FIT required
For more information on screening eligibility, please click HERE
If you cannot find a laboratory in your community, please call us at 1-877-70-COLON (26566).
If you cannot find a laboratory in your community, please call us at 1-877-70-COLON (26566).
Location finder: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening...
Toll Free: 1-877-702- 6566 or 1-877-70-COLON
Public email: screening@bccancer.bc.ca
Website: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening...
#801, 686 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1G1
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
Brochures and Info
- Colonoscopy - Colon Cancer Screening Video (BC Cancer)
- Colonoscopy - When you need it and when you don't (Choosing Wisely)
- Colon Screening - Answering Your Questions About Screening (BC Cancer)
Associated Programs/Services
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- Supportive Cancer Care Program
- Breast Screening Mammography Program
Availability
Service area: Province-wide
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
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