Colon Cancer Check (CCC)

General Population

The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a screening test for individuals ages 45-74.

People with only 1 first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 60 or over should no longer screen with colonoscopy. Instead, they should screen with the FIT every 2 years.

A requisition from your primary care provider is required. 

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Complete your test in the privacy  your home. Return your FIT test to your nearest Rexall Pharmacy or Canada Post.

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If you do not have a provider you can request a FIT kit by calling 811. 

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Increased Risk Population

People with only 1 first-degree relative with colorectal cancer diagnosed before age 60 or 2 or more first-degree relatives diagnosed with colorectal cancer at any age should begin screening with colonoscopy at age 40, or 10 years earlier than the age their youngest relative was diagnosed (whichever comes first).

 

A referral from your provider or nurse practitioner is required to schedule a colonoscopy.

 

If you do not have a doctor or nurse practitioner, please register with Health Care Connect at 1-800-445-1822 or visit Health Care Connect website.

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For more information on colorectal screening please click on the links below:

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Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Instructions

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To request resources in other languages, please email us at icsregional@southlake.ca​​