CancerCare Manitoba Prevention & Screening
Is your patient fit for FIT? An overview of fecal immunochemical testing for colorectal cancer screening in Manitoba
Join ColonCheck Medical Lead, Dr. Ross Stimpson and primary care provider Dr. Ian Whetter to learn how the colorectal cancer screening test (FIT) will change primary care practice.
On Tuesday, June 20 from 12 – 1pm, join ColonCheck Medical Lead, Dr. Ross Stimpson and Primary Care Provider Dr. Ian Whetter to learn how the new colorectal cancer screening test (FIT) will change primary care practice. Registration is required.
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the changes to colorectal cancer screening in Manitoba.
2. Discuss the potential benefits and risks of FIT for colorectal cancer screening
3. Identify who is eligible for colorectal cancer screening and how they can access the test
4. Access more information about ColonCheck and FIT
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