Happy no rain day.
Fish joke: Today I think the joke is on me. All this time on my hands and I have not been out fishing yet? I dont even have a fishing rod nor tackle in the Province to go fishing with. What the........ I should be out fishing. Silly me. This could be my new project. What better way to relax and rest then sitting on the lake, fishing rod in hand, attempting to catch something bigger then my bait?
After resting alot over the past 2 weeks I am feeling much better now, just in time to start the process all over again. Though the coutdown is on. We are at number 9 of 12. CT Scan next week and then progress review the following week. There will be updates as progress is made.
In the past I have spoken of stool testing for Colorectal Cancer and have not been supportive of this process due to the low accuracy rate, the complex collection process and the dietary restrictions during the collection days. The short form for this typical testing process is FOBT. There has been a new screening process introduced in Canada to improve this process. The short form for this is FIT. Saskatchewan has started a program here in Regina and after reviewing the differences between the tests I have to adjust my view here. The FIT at home test is a great idea and simple process. Now with this simple to complete home test for the high risk age group and potential of a simple blood test, early detection on a mass scale will improve. The possible relief this could provide to the Cancer Treatment Clinics and overall medical care is immense. Not to mention the number of lives which could be saved.
Screening Comparison from the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada.
Complete Leaderpost Article
Some Regina residents will now be screened for colorectal cancer using a test that gets mailed to people's homes. Health officials hope those who receive the kit will take part, noting that catching colorectal cancer early is key to overcoming the disease. The fecal immunochemical test, commonly called the FIT, can detect blood in the stool that's not visible to the human eye. Leaderpost Article
Keep Smilin
Jason
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