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His colon cancer was originally misdiagnosed. Now he's encouraging screening as Ontario boosts capacity

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Starting next month, Ontarians who are 45 years old will be eligible for colorectal cancer screening. Some patients and advocates question whether the province is ready for the additional pressure on the system, but Ontario says it's boosting capacity.

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In 2 weeks, doctors will have to start offering colorectal cancer screening at this age

Starting July 1, Ontario health practitioners will recommend colorectal cancer screening for people aged 45+, noting screening at a younger age can lead to an earlier diagnosis with improved health outcomes.

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Effective July 1, Ontarians 45 years of age and older, rather than 50 years of age, will be eligible for a colon cancer screening test.

·Montreal, Canada
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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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