Colon Cancer Screening McGill

07/02/2021

While we often hear cancer diagnoses referred to as being in different stages, do you really know what they mean? In an attempt to make the language surrounding the disease a little more transparent, we created this guide to help distinguish the differences for each stage of colon cancer. As you can see, it is extremely dependent on the location of the cancerous cells.

06/25/2021

Recently, the incidence of colorectal cancer among adults under the age of 50 is rising. As a result, many organizations including the American Cancer Society are advising both men and women who have an average risk to start getting screened at 45. This can be done with either a test that looks for signs of cancer in a person's stool or a visual-based exam that looks at the colon like a colonoscopy. Make sure your health is a priority and get screened today!

06/19/2021

While no foods have ever been found to directly cause colorectal cancer, all of the items on this list have been found through extensive research to be linked with an increase risk of the disease. These 4 foods considered to be "pro-inflammatory", had a 44% greater chance of developing colon cancer compared to "low-inflammation" diets like whole grains and dark leafy greens. Although having these items once in a while should pose no significant risk, having them as the majority of your diet is another great incentive to try eating healther!

06/16/2021

Former co-host of The Talk, Sharon Osbourne, is another influential celebrity lending her assistance to help promote colon cancer awareness after her own fight with the disease in 2002 ended in the removal of part of her colon. Like many other people, she too put off getting checked out until she was urged by her husband before it was too late. Discover her story to understand why it is so important to get screened, especially if you experience any symptoms or have any pre-conditions!

06/13/2021

While we as a page typically focus on colorectal cancer awareness, we can not forget that millions of people around the world still suffer from the many other types that exist. So, during National Cancer Survivor Month, while we remember and support those who had it, have it and/or will have it in the future, we also want to celebrate the great progress we have made against the disease. Still, there is plenty of work to be done especially regarding awareness and education about the topic and with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting many common routines, it is even more important to remember to get screened.

06/08/2021

We just want to wish our LGBTQ community a happy Pride month and firmly believe in former President Barack Obama's statement that "When everyone is treated equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free." In honour of the month, we felt it best to help answer some of the most common questions the LGBTQ community has about colorectal cancer and its screening measures.

06/05/2021

Earlier, we posted the colon cancer incidence rates for every U.S. state to provide our followers a little bit of information about where they live. In turn, we felt it was only fair to create a map for Canada as well. The rates for each province were collected by the The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, and while the data is from 2014, we still find it really interesting to make the comparisons.

06/02/2021

Colorectal cancer can present with a variety of signs and symptoms depending on the cancer's size and location. While we have included some of the most frequent below, it is important to note that many people with colon cancer experience no symptoms at all in the early stages of the disease. It's important to get checked if you have any of the following problems, but remember that many people with these symptoms do not have cancer.

05/31/2021

Hey everyone! We are excited to announce that we have expanded our reach to Instagram as well! Feel free to follow us for similiarly great content and to connect with an even larger community of people who are passionate about the same issues regarding colon cancer and its screening measures. We hope to see you there!

05/26/2021

Journalist and former TODAY co-host Katie Couric has been a staunch advocate for colorectal cancer awareness ever since she sadly lost her first husband, Jay Monahan, to colon cancer in 1998. Based off her personal experience, we feel there is no better person to help spread awareness and encourage others to get screened.

04/21/2021

Although colorectal cancer affects male and females equally, depending on where you live, the rate of cases may be higher or lower depending on a number of factors. However, it is important to note this includes the ability to get screened which will result in more positive diagnoses. Here we have compiled a graph for each U.S. state as an interesting way to visualize such data.

04/16/2021

With the conclusion of our study arriving upon us shortly, we are asking if any of our followers could please fill out this follow-up survey. Once again it is completely anonymous and will really help us in emphasizing where colon cancer screening measures should be improved based off the feedback from you. So make sure your voice is heard! https://forms.gle/yb7vej9PaFmtFk9u5

04/14/2021

Given that colonoscopies are by far the most common screening method used for colorectal cancer, we thought it would be helpful to create a little 'cheat sheet' of how the entire process goes. Hopefully this answers any questions you may have and emphasize how simple the procedure is! The slight inconvenience is a fair compromise to detect cancer early, so be sure to get screened!

04/13/2021

Make sure you know the most common lifestyle risk factors for colorectal cancer! Although having one or several risk factors does not mean you will get the disease, it can place you at a higher risk to do so. That's why it's so important to get screened, especially if you any other risk factors as well such as age or a family history! Stop any potential cancer from developing before it can make an impact.

04/13/2021

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many of yours' ability to receive certain medical care, including colon cancer screenings. It is important to remember however that delayed or reduced screening will lead to a higher chance of developing a later stage cancer. Therefore, try to still get screened anyway you can, which makes it a great time to use the f***l immunochemistry test (FIT): a test you can do at a home!
Also be sure to complete our survey in the post below so we can learn from your experiences and hopefully improve the process in the future!

04/04/2021

Hello Everyone,

With the end of Colon Cancer awareness month, we want to see what everyone has learned about Colon Cancer screening. We have created a short survey that can be answered in 5 minutes with some questions about what you learned during March from our posts or elsewhere.

Thanks for following along
https://forms.gle/hkh6ZiFbLQS1kvqi6

If you are interested in getting more information on colon cancer and screening, our page has many informative posts: https://www.facebook.com/Colon-Cancer-Screening-McGill-100449982113625

03/27/2021

There are many reasons why individuals try to put off or ignore getting screened for colorectal cancer, but they often stem from false or misunderstood information. As a result, these infographics strive to break this trend and encourage people to get screened for colorectal cancer today!

03/24/2021

While a diagnosis of colon cancer within immediate family is a risk factor, up to two thirds of colon cancer cases are sporadic cases, meaning they occur in individuals without a family history of colon cancer. Even if you do not have a family history of colon cancer, remember to keep up with the recommended screening schedules set by health agencies and your family doctor.