Ontario expands colorectal cancer screening to younger adults

Ontario is lowering the age for publicly funded colon cancer screening to 45, and to 40 for those at increased risk, starting July 1. This change aims to detect more cases in younger individuals, as colorectal cancer is increasingly seen in patients under 50. The province will send letters to eligible residents with screening information. Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, but lack of screening is a major cause of illness. Alternative screening methods like the FIT test are available for those hesitant about colonoscopies.