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Health advocates push to lower colorectal cancer screening age

CBC News · 2 months ago
CBC News
CBC News
2 months ago

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when caught early. Health advocates are pushing to lower the screening age, something a new study suggests could prevent thousands of cases and deaths.

Breakdown
  • Advocates highlight a rise in colorectal cancer among people under 50. 20s
  • Colorectal Cancer Canada is pushing to lower the screening age to 45. 30s
  • A new study predicts screening at 45 could prevent 12,000 cases and 5,200 deaths over 40 years. 1m 16s
  • Experts note the need to evaluate healthcare capacity for increased colonoscopies. 1m 31s
  • Most cases still occur in older adults, and many eligible people are not screened. 1m 53s
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