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REST Discharge Instructions REST REST Place Patient Information Sticker Here What you need to know after your colonoscopy test Your colonoscopy was on: (month, day, year) The name of the doctor who did your colonoscopy: Facility where you had your colonoscopy: Facility telephone number: You were not given sedation. Effects…

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Colorectal Cancer Control A Focus on Screening Cancer Screening Programs Population and Public Health Alberta Health Services October 2013 Colorectal Cancer Control - 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 2 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................ 3 Colorectal Cancer Control – A Focus on Screening ............................................................... 5 Key Facts about Colorectal…

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CoLyte® Alberta Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Your day-to-day guide for your colonoscopy test using CoLyte® Patient’s name: Your colonoscopy is on: Facility where you are having your colonoscopy: (Day of the week, month, date and year) Please arrive for your colonoscopy at: Facility telephone number: ‘Ask a Question’ telephone number:…

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Alberta Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Common Questions about Preparing Your Bowel for a Colonoscopy Preparing for your colonoscopy starts at home by going on a clear liquid diet and drinking the bowel prep solution (often called “prep”) the day before your test. Preparing your bowel (colon) so that it is…

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Alberta Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Common Questions about Colonoscopy How long does the colonoscopy take? The colonoscopy takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Will the colonoscopy hurt? Although you’re given medicine (conscious sedation) before the test, most people have very little pain or discomfort during the colonoscopy. Very few have…

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Alberta Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Common Questions about the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) About Colorectal Cancer and Screening What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Part of the digestive system, the colon and rectum are also called the large bowel or large…

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COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Summary of the Clinical Practice Guideline | November 2013 TARGET POPULATION Asymptomatic men and women of all ages EXCLUSIONS Men and women with signs or symptoms suggesting colorectal cancer screening (CRC) RISK ASSESSMENT  Assess risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) for all men and women to determine…

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ACRCSP Screening-Related Colonoscopy Prioritization and Expected Wait Times Priority of Referral Urgent Abnormal FIT Asymptomatic, average risk men and women aged 50 - 74 Moderate Increased risk individuals overdue for screening or surveillance Polyp found on:  Sigmoidoscopy  CT Colonography Reason for Referral Hereditary cancer syndromes3 Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal…

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COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Clinical Practice Guideline | November 2013 TARGET POPULATION Asymptomatic men and women of all ages EXCLUSIONS Men and women with signs or symptoms suggesting colorectal cancer screening (CRC) RECOMMENDATIONS RISK ASSESSMENT  Assess risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) for all men and women to determine when to…

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What happens if the test result is abnormal? Your doctor or healthcare provider will arrange for you to do the FIT at home. Once you are finished with the test, you bring it to the lab. The test result is then sent to your healthcare provider. To learn more about…