Ross Memorial Hospital - Colon Cancer Screening Program

Application

Physician referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Asymptomatic patients 50 years of age and older with a positive Fecal Immunochemical Test or Fecal Occult Blood Test

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Note

Translation services available

Area(s) Served

Lindsay and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Colonoscopy procedures (a procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the anus in order to examine the colon)to detect colon cancer are available to patients with increased risk because of a family history (one or more first degree relatives with colorectal cancer) or with a positive Fecal Occult Blood test (FOBT) test