A colonoscope commonly used to perform colorectal cancer screenings is shown in a file photo. Lost Mountain Studio, Photoroyalty/Shutterstock
Ontario will lower the age for colorectal cancer screening to 45 from 50 due to a sustained rise in cases among younger adults, according to Cancer Care Ontario.
The lower recommended age for average-risk colorectal cancer screening will take effect July 1 as part of updates to the province’s Colon Cancer Check program, the provincial agency responsible for cancer screening guidance said on its website on May 5.
