Colon Cancer Prevention Program

Provided by: Nova Scotia Health - Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program

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Service Description

Aims to reduce the number of deaths from colon cancer in Nova Scotia. Offers a screening program designed to help detect cancer and pre-cancerous growths. If found early, colon cancer is preventable and treatable. The program provides collection kits to eligible Nova Scotians.

Eligibility

Residents of Nova Scotia between the ages of 50-74 years

Application Process

Call the toll-free number to request a kit or email cancercareinfo@nshealth.ca

Kits are sent out automatically to residents of Nova Scotia between the ages of 50 and 74 every two years on their even birthday (50, 52, 54, etc.). Other ages should discuss their needs for screening with their family doctor. Contact your family doctor for any questions resulting from test. You can opt out of the program by calling Cancer Care Nova Scotia or by filling out the form that comes with the kit.

Documents Required

Nova Scotia health card

Fees

No fees

Languages Offered

English • French

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia

Contact Details

Site Info

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Site Hours

Monday
8am–5pm
Tuesday
8am–5pm
Wednesday
8am–5pm
Thursday
8am–5pm
Friday
8am–5pm

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia