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Programs & Services

Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre

Focuses on the screening and detection of colon cancer.

This service uses colonoscopy as the primary screening tool to prevent or detect colon cancer.

For more information see: Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre

Contact Details

Cal Wenzel Precision Health Building

Location Info
6th Floor, Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre
Address
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 4Z6
Telephone
403-944-3800
Fax
403-944-3838
Getting There

Parking available

FMC Health Sciences Centre parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
Doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Clients must:

  • be no more than 74 years old
  • have no signs or symptoms of GI issues (e.g., rectal bleeding, anemia, change in bowel habits, etc.)
  • have no medical conditions that would increase the risk of sedation or colonoscopy
  • not on Coumadin
  • not on oxygen
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Previous
Colon Cancer Screening Center
Other
Colonoscopy Service, Endoscopy Service, Forzani and MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre