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
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
THURSDAY, JULY 17th, 2025 We are very happy to announce that the 2025 Kick Ass Golf tournament will take place on July 17th at the beautiful Angus Glen Golf Course. We had a very successful event last year and we hope to have even more golfers join us this year! PLEASE SAVE THE DATE: JULY 17th, 2025! Stay tuned for ...
LATEST NEWS

Colorectal cancer often starts as a small polyp that slowly grows until it becomes cancerous. Research indicates that once a polyp reaches around 20mm in size, it can rapidly progress to cancer. Removing these larger polyps early is essential for preventing cancer and avoiding major treatments like surgery or chemotherapy. ...

Colorectal cancer often begins as a small polyp in the colon that slowly grows until it becomes cancerous. Research shows that once a polyp reaches about 20mm in size, it can quickly progress to cancer. Removing these larger polyps early is key to preventing cancer and avoiding major treatments like ...

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 ...