Increasing participation and reducing wait times for colorectal cancer screening across Canada
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Championing the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control through an equity lens with our partners.
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death in Canada. Yet when found early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable. A key priority of the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control is to diagnose cancers, like colorectal cancer, faster and at an earlier stage. One way we can do this is by strengthening colorectal cancer screening programs across the country.??
The first organized colorectal cancer screening program in Canada was introduced in 2008. We’ve made great strides since then, but there’s more to be done together.?
Understanding colorectal cancer screening in Canada
Organized colorectal screening programs are available in most provinces and territories to individuals who are asymptomatic (no signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer present) and at average risk for colorectal cancer. This environmental scan describes colorectal cancer screening programs, guidelines, and recruitment methods in provinces and territories across Canada.?
Celebrating pan-Canadian successes in colorectal cancer screening??
The Partnership recently funded quality improvement projects to advance colorectal cancer screening to support individual patient needs, access to appropriate FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) testing and reduce wait times for colonoscopy.?
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Hear from project partners in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island as they share the results of the quality improvement projects they’ve implemented.?
Improving equity in colorectal screening?
While participation rates in colorectal cancer screening programs are rising across Canada, they are still relatively low among people who have lower incomes.??
Explore the resources below to learn how provinces and territories are taking action to understand the barriers that make it difficult for people in equity-denied communities to access screening and the strategies that can be used to increase colorectal cancer screening rates.??
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