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Jennifer J. Telford, MD, MPH, FRCPC, CAGF, FACG
A significant family history of colorectal cancer may be related to a hereditary syndrome, such as Lynch syndrome, or a familial susceptibility. Hereditary colorectal cancer is associated with a germline pathogenic... Read More
While the benefits of colon screening are firmly established, the impact of colonoscopy surveillance following removal of precancerous lesions from the colon and rectum is not as clear. Guidelines that recommended... Read More
Screening for colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer is the third-most-common cancer diagnosis in British Columbia and the second-leading cause of cancer death. It will affect approximately 1 in 14 men and 1 in 16 women... Read More
Dr Jennifer J. Telford I completed my Bachelor of Science, medical degree, and internal medicine residency at the University of British Columbia, then moved to Harvard University for... Read More
The population-based Colon Screening Program started with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) being made available through MSP funding on 1 April 2013. The full program pathway was phased into all regional health... Read More
In November 2013 British Columbia’s Colon Screening Program became fully available across the province. This important new program offers colorectal cancer screening to asymptomatic men and women between the ages of 50... Read More
Colorectal cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed malignancy in British Columbia and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. It is estimated that in 2013, 2900 British Columbians will be diagnosed with... Read More