| Program: | Colon Cancer Screening Program | ||
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Lakeridge Health - Oshawa |
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| Description of Services: | 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. | ||
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| Fees: | OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Asymptomatic patients 50 years of age and older with a positive Fecal Immunochemical Test or Fecal Occult Blood Test | ||
| Application: | Physician referral required | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Durham Region | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-576-8711 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-855-721-4812 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Email: | centraleast.csp@lh.ca | ||
| Website: | www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca | ||
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1 Hospital Court, C2-308 Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9 |
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| Intersection: | Simcoe St N and Hospital Court | ||
| Location: | Oshawa (Hillside) | ||
| Hours: | Daily 24 hours | ||
| Executives: | Dr. Hugh Kendall - Regional Lead for Colorectal Screening | ||
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/13/2024 | |||
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