COLONCANCERCHECK (CCC)
COLON CANCER CHECK (CCC) IS A PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF ONTARIO RECOMMENDING EVERYONE AGED 50 - 74 HAVE THEIR STOOL CHECKED FOR BLOOD EVERY 2 YEARS.
HAVING YOUR STOOL CHECKED IS PERFORMED WITH A HOME KIT
THIS KIT IS CALLED FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST (FOBT)
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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS - SPEAK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS KIT IS CALLED FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST (FOBT)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS - SPEAK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
WHEN SHOULD I HAVE A COLONOSCOPY OR BE SCREENED EARLIER?
- If you have a family history of colorectal cancer in a first degree relative (parent, sibling or child), it is recommended that you have a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer.
- YOU SHOULD HAVE A COLONOSCOPY 10 YEARS PRIOR TO THEIR DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER OF THE FIRST DEGREE RELATIVE, OR STARTING AT AGE OF 50 - WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS, YOU SHOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR:
- A change in your bowel movements
- Blood (either bright red or very dark) in your stool (feces)
- Diarrhea, constipation or feeling that your bowel does not empty completely
- Stools that are narrower than usual
- Stomach discomfort
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR CLICK HERE FOR MINISTRY OF HEALTH
PICTURE IS FROM THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE http://health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/coloncancercheck/fobt.aspx. ACCESSED DECEMBER 25, 2013.