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Focus on Cancer
The aim of this initiative is to provide you with information on a variety of cancers. The most common types of cancer are highlighted and ways to reduce your personal risk of developing them are explained, along with the screening practices which are recommended to detect them early. There are a variety of things you can do to help prevent cancer, read on to find out more.
Cancer
The Health Unit’s mandate is to reduce the prevalence of Cancer in our community. We do this  through a number of programs intended to promote and support healthy lifestyle choices, reduce environmental threats and encourage screening to increase the likelihood of detecting certain types of cancer in their early stages. The Health Unit works with the Ontario Breast Screening Program to increase recruitment in their program. The Health Unit also works with community groups, women and health professionals to coordinate services, identify gaps and barriers to screening and develop and implement strategies to increase recruitment for cervical cancer screening. If you are a community agency and would like to partner with the Health Unit on a project that aims to reduce cervical cancer, female breast cancer, or skin cancer, call 258-2156 x 3100.
Smart Steps To Live Longer: Cancer Prevention and Screening Information
This brochure outlines why it is so important to think about cancer prevention and screening. It outlines what people can do to reduce their risk for cancer as well as the recommended screenings for different groups so that cancer can be detected early, when treatment is most effective.
Cancer Awareness Calendar
This e-bulletin provides information about events which take place throughout the year to help raise awareness of cancer. You can get involved with these events as a volunteer, participant, or as a fundraiser to help the cancer community.
Physical Activity and Cancer
This e-bulletin provides the reader with information about the impact that physical activity has on cancer. Physical activity can lower your risk of certain types of cancer, and has been shown to help with the treatment and recovery process.
Smart Steps to Live Longer: Focus on Cancer
This Health Guide provides the reader with information about diet and the link to cancer. Details are provided about which foods to eat and which to avoid in order to reduce your risk of developing different types of cancer.
Alcohol and Breast Cancer
Recently, studies are showing that drinking alcohol increases a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Read on to find out more.
Breast Cancer - Ontario Breast Screening Program
An introduction to important facts women should know about breast cancer.This will introduce women over the age of 50 years to the Cancer Care Ontario Program of Breast Screening . Facts about breast cancer screening. Did you Know...? - Finding breast cancer early saves lives. - If a breast cancer is found early when it is very small, there is a good chance of a cure - Mammograms (breast X-rays) can find small breast cancers 2 to 3 yrs before they grow in size andcan be felt by touch. - Two major risks factors for developing breast cancer are being a women and over fifty years. Three out of every four breast cancers are found in women fifty years and over. - Most women who develope breast cancer do not have a family history. - Women who are fify years and over should have a breast screening every two years. - The Ontario Breast Screening Program is available for all women fifty years and older. It is a FREE service.This screening service provides; high quality mammgraphy; physical examination of your breast (most sites) ;information and teaching personal breast self examination and will send a personal reminder for your next screening. Book your own appointment in your local area by calling this Provincial Toll Free Number; 1-800-668-9304 NO DOCTOR REFERRAL IS NEEDED!
Cancer and the Sun's Ultraviolet Rays
Most experts agree, the major risk factor for skin cancer is ultraviolet rays from the sun or from artificial sources like tanning salons. Check out this article to learn more about the sun and skin cancer.