| Program: | Colon Cancer Screening Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Peterborough Regional Health Centre |
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| Phone Numbers: | 705-743-2121 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Email: | info@prhc.on.ca | ||
| Website: | www.prhc.on.ca | ||
| Address: |
1 Hospital Dr Peterborough, ON K9J 7C6 |
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| Intersection: | Medical Dr and Hospital Dr | ||
| Location: | Peterborough | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Daily 24 hours | ||
| Service Description: | 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 | ||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| 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 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Peterborough and area | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 2-3-2025 |
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