"My father died of hemorrhoids”.  That is to say, persistent hemorrhoids masked his colon cancer symptoms. Eighteen years ago, when my Dad was diagnosed with colon cancer there was no general colon cancer screening program in Nova Scotia. The only way to know you had colon cancer was by becoming symptomatic, followed by a diagnosis colonoscopy.

In 2009, we started GUT in his memory and help prevent this insidious disease from killing Nova Scotians.

Since then, GUT funds have supported a public education and awareness effort aimed at encouraging more individuals to complete and return their FIT tests. Currently, only 45% of individuals who receive the kit complete and return it. Early detection is the best weapon we have to fight colorectal cancer. Join us - together, we can make a difference!

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