Screening will not only help to reduce the incidence of the disease by finding and removing polyps before they become cancerous, but will also increase survival by affording individuals with early stage disease the ability to obtain treatment when the disease is most curable.

We believe that  an integrated approach including, smoking cessation, reduced alcohol consumption, a healthy diet and regular exercise will help prevent the disease and its recurrence and that as the screening program is ultimately rolled out throughout the province we will see a gradual reduction in the mortality rate from this deadly disease.

On a personal level as a survivor of advanced colorectal cancer I am pleased to see the introduction of this program so that other Quebecers will not have to face the same challenges I have had to face over the past 15 years.

Thank you for encouragement over the years and for working together to ensure the introduction of this important program."

Source: COLORECTAL CANCER ASSOCIATION OF CANADA