Ontario lowers colorectal cancer screening age to 45

Ontario is lowering the age for colorectal cancer screening to 45, a move praised by doctors and survivors due to rising cases in younger individuals. Starting in July, individuals aged 45 to 49 can receive a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) to detect blood in stool, with positive results leading to colonoscopies. This aligns Ontario with other jurisdictions like the U.S. Experts emphasize early detection is crucial for preventing advanced disease and improving outcomes, noting colorectal cancer is a common cancer in North America.