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Ontario Lowers Screening Age to 45 | Toronto News
Ontario’s new at-home fecal screening for colorectal cancer, starting at age 45, could save thousands of lives — and it’s not too late to join the movement. With younger adults increasingly diagnosed with advanced disease, early detection through FIT tests is now critical. Experts warn that catching polyps before they turn cancerous is key, and provinces like Prince Edward Island have already lowered their screening age. The Canadian Cancer Society and Colorectal Cancer Canada are urging others to follow suit, citing that 90% of cases are curable when found early. For those born after 1980…
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