Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre
The Colon Cancer Screening Centre (CCSC) is a non-hospital endoscopy facility operated by Alberta Health Services. The CCSC opened in 2008 supported by generous donations for the Forzani Foundation and Mr. Phil MacPhail.
The CCSC provides colon cancer screening-related colonoscopies to the residents of Calgary and the surrounding area. It is funded to provide 17,400 procedures annually.
Clinical Services
- Screening Colonoscopy for those with a personal or family history of colorectal polyps or cancer
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy following a positive Fecal Immunochemical Test
- Single Balloon Colonoscopy
- Complex Polypectomy
Educational Activities
- Endoscopist Upskilling Courses
- Calgary Colonoscopy and Polypectomy Symposium
- Fellowship in Advanced Colorectal Therapeutics
- CCSC Graduate Studentship
Information on the CCSC's various research activities can be found here.