COLORECTAL CANCER CANADA
Colorectal Cancer Canada is the nation’s non-profit colorectal cancer patient organization. We are dedicated to colorectal cancer awareness and education, supporting patients and caregivers, and advocating on their behalf. Our goal is to reduce the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in Canada and to improve the quality of life for patients, their families and caregivers.
69
Canadians diagnosed every day
4th
Most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada in 2024
90%
Curable when
diagnosed at early stages
WHO WE HELP
IN TREATMENT
FAMILY MEMBER & CAREGIVER
AFTER TREATMENT
COLORECTAL CANCER
SYMPTOMS
Become familiar with common colorectal cancer symptoms, such as unexplained changes to bowel habits, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain and discomfort. If you notice any, be sure to inform your doctor as soon as possible. When caught early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable.
COLORECTAL CANCER
RISK FACTORS
Find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing colorectal cancer. Knowing your risk factors and discussing them with your doctor can help you make more informed health care choices, such as participating in screening at an earlier age if necessary.
COLORECTAL CANCER
RISK FACTORS
Find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing colorectal cancer. Knowing your risk factors and discussing them with your doctor can help you make more informed health care choices, such as participating in screening at an earlier age if necessary.
SCREENING AND
PREVENTION
Keeping up to date with colorectal cancer screening is an important part of prevention. A screening test checks for colorectal cancer when there are no signs and symptoms of the disease. Participating in screening helps to remove precancerous polyps and detect colorectal cancer at an earlier stage when it is more treatable.
SCREENING AND
PREVENTION
Keeping up to date with colorectal cancer screening is an important part of prevention. A screening test checks for colorectal cancer when there are no signs and symptoms of the disease. Participating in screening helps to remove precancerous polyps and detect colorectal cancer at an earlier stage when it is more treatable.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH
COLORECTAL CANCER?
We’ve been there, and we are here to help you every step of the way. It is important to begin by gathering the resources you need to be your best advocate. There have been many new advances in colorectal cancer patient care – we want you to be aware of the latest information.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH
COLORECTAL CANCER?
We’ve been there, and we are here to help you every step of the way. It is important to begin by gathering the resources you need to be your best advocate. There have been many new advances in colorectal cancer patient care – we want you to be aware of the latest information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
This virtual conference brings together the nation’s colorectal cancer community: patients who are undergoing or have completed treatment, caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals. Together, we will join forces to ENGAGE, EXCHANGE & EMPOWER. This year’s conference was co-created with our patient and caregiver co-chairs to ensure that sessions and format respond to the needs of those touched by colorectal cancer and provide them with the necessary information to empower them throughout their journey.
LATEST NEWS
Mar 2025 United for Action: Avitia and Colorectal Cancer Canada Advance Patient Outcomes While colorectal cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges, innovation and collaboration are changing the landscape in early detection and treatment. As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month begins, Avitia is proud to stand with Colorectal Cancer ...
March 2025 A phase 3 trial presented at the 2025 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium showed that three years of aspirin use significantly reduced the risk of recurrence in colorectal cancer patients with PIK3CA mutations. What is PIK3CA? PIK3CA is a gene that is commonly mutated (changed) in many types of cancer ...
March 2025 A recent study suggests that long-term yogurt intake may have a protective effect against colorectal cancer by promoting beneficial changes to the gut microbiome. Researchers focused on Bifidobacterium, a type of beneficial bacteria commonly found in yogurt, and analyzed data from over 132,000 men and women enrolled in ...
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