Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S.
It’s not clear if the same trend of advanced-stage diagnosis is also being seen in Canada.
In Canada, it was estimated that 24,300 people would be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2022, with 9,400 deaths from the disease, theSince the early 2000s, the incidence and death rates for colorectal cancer have been decreasing, likely due to a reduction in modifiable risk factors, improvements in screening and advancements in treatment, said Holmes.
Canadian provinces have routine colorectal cancer screening programs that are recommended for people aged 50 to 74 years.World Cancer Day: Canadian patients still facing delays in care. What can be done? An easy-to-use stool test called the fecal immunochemical test can also be done at home, said Holmes.
“It can help find both colorectal cancer early, as well as precancerous conditions that might become colorectal cancer if left untreated,” she said.
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