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The importance of colorectal cancer screenings

Colorectal cancer kills more people
than breast and prostate cancer put to- MILLENNIALS BEWARE
gether. However, early detection greatly
improves outcomes among diagnosed pa-
tients. Here’s what you should know about Colorectal cancer rates among
getting screened for this cancer. young people are increasing. If
you notice worrisome symp-
WHY GET TESTED? toms such as rectal bleeding or a
change in bowel habits, consult
If detected early, the five-year survival a doctor without delay. While it
rate for colorectal cancer patients is 90 per may be due to a benign condi-
cent. However, only 39 per cent of cases are tion, young people affected with
found at this stage. Often, colorectal cancer colorectal cancer are more likely
doesn’t initially cause any symptoms. This to die because of a delay in di-
is why being proactive about detection is agnosis.
vital.

WHO SHOULD GET TESTED? 36 will come back positive, prompting a kit containing detailed instructions. It’s
colonoscopy. Out of 36 positive tests, only also possible to take the test at home. Ask
People between the ages of 50 and 74 four will be due to the presence of cancer. your doctor what options are available.
should undergo a fecal immunochemical Public health agencies recommend that
test (FIT) and a fecal occult blood test HOW CAN I GET TESTED? regular colorectal cancer screenings begin
(FOBT) every two years. These tests detect as soon as someone turns 50, regardless of
traces of blood in the stool that can’t be seen Ask your health-care provider to pre- symptoms. Being proactive is the only way
with the naked eye, which could indicate a scribe a test. You’ll then be referred to a to detect cancer early.
tumour. Out of 1,000 tests, an average of collection cen tre and provided with a test » Wire Services

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