Colon Screening Program

Cancer Care

Provided by BC Cancer

Patients with symptoms should be referred directly to a specialist for assessment. FIT is not required.
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Colon screening guidelines in BC are based on the recommendations yb the BC Guidelines and Protocol Advisory Committee (GPAC). For the GPAC recommendations, CLICK HERE

SCREENING ELIGIBILITY:

Colon screening (FIT test) is recommended every 2 years to people ages 50-74 with no symptoms.
Colon screening (Colonoscopy) is recommended every 5 years for people with at least one of the following:
  • One first-degree relative (parent, full sibling, child) with colorectal cancer diagnosed under the age of 60; or,
  • Two or more first-degree relatives with colorectal cancer diagnosed at any age.
Colonoscopy surveillance: The findings at colonoscopy will determine the timing of further colonoscopies or whether the individual returns to screening with FIT. Patients followed by colonoscopy do not require FIT.

Individuals NOT eligible for screening:
  • Those who are up-to-date for colon screening
  • Average risk patients who have had a FIT in the preceding 2 years or colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy in the preceding 10 years; or
  • Higher-than average risk patients who have had a colonoscopy in the preceding 5 years.
  • Personal history of colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis/proctitis or Crohn’s disease. Patients should continue to obtain care with their specialist or health care provider
  • Individuals who currently have symptoms (e.g. rectal bleeding, persistent change in bowel habits, abdominal pain, unintentional weight loss or iron deficiency anemia). Patients should be referred to a specialist for consideration of colonoscopy, no FIT required
For more information on screening eligibility, please click HERE

If you cannot find a laboratory in your community, please call us at 1-877-70-COLON (26566).​​

Location finder: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening...

Toll Free: 1-877-702- 6566 or 1-877-70-COLON

Public email: screening@bccancer.bc.ca

Website: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening...

#801, 686 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1G1

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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