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P.E.I. becomes first province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45
Prince Edward Island is the first Canadian province to lower colorectal cancer screening to age 45 due to rising rates in younger adults, expecting 1,500–2,000 more tests mailed, officials said.
- Prince Edward Island will become the first province to lower the starting age for colorectal cancer screening to 45 from 50.
- Colorectal cancer rates have risen among Canadians younger than 50, which may reflect increases in poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and obesity rates in post-baby boomer generations.
- Cancer advocacy groups hope PEI's eligibility expansion for colorectal cancer screening starts a trend, as Mr. Deagle said: 'I think if we can catch it early, it'll make a huge difference and hopefully save lives.
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P.E.I. will lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45
P.E.I. is lowering the screening age for colorectal cancer from 50 to 45, and it’s the first province in the country to do so. Colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger people, so officials say lowering the screening age is a big deal. CBC’s Connor Lamont reports.
PEI Becomes First Province to Lower Colorectal Cancer Screening Age to 45
Prince Edward Island is lowering its colorectal cancer screening age to 45 after several national health groups said the disease is increasingly impacting younger people. Premier Rob Lantz announced P.E.I is the first province in Canada to lower the age of the routine test and it will take effect immediately. “Waiting until 50 is no longer an option,” Lantz said at a news conference Monday. Colorectal Cancer Canada and the Canadian Cancer Societ…
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P.E.I. becomes first province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45
Prince Edward Island is lowering its colorectal cancer screening age to 45 after several national health groups said the disease is increasingly impacting younger people.
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