SCREENING & PREVENTION

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal cancer screening is an important tool to catch colon cancer and rectal cancer in its earliest stages when there are no symptoms. When it is found early, colorectal cancer is easier to treat.

Prevention Overview

Preventing colorectal cancer focuses on reducing risk factors and adopting lifestyle choices that can help to lower the chance of developing colorectal cancer.

Questions for Your Doctor

Bringing a list of questions to your doctor’s appointment is a simple yet powerful strategy to get the most out of your visit. This practice can improve communication with your doctor, ensure your needs are being met, and help you make informed decisions about colorectal cancer screening, treatment, and follow-up.

Foods That Fight Cancer

Looking for more information regarding your nutrition during and post-treatment?

Colorectal Cancer Canada, through its Foods That Fight Cancer program has you covered! These helpful downloadable (and printable) guides feature tons of helpful tips and advice from registered dieticians who work in oncology centres across Canada.

Targeted therapy includes newer drugs designed to target specific aspects of cancer cells, inhibiting their growth.

SAVE BUTTS, SAVE LIVES – Take the Pledge

An awareness and prevention initiative that aims to leverage the power of community in the fight against colorectal cancer. This initiative is calling on organizations to help increase awareness of the disease and spread the message that with early detection colorectal cancer is Preventable, Treatable, and Beatable!