cancer screening saves lives
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Cancer Screening Saves Lives. 40-50% of Ontarians will develop cancer in their lifetime. Many of these cancers can be prevented. GTA Cancer Prevention and Screening Network. Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives. What percent of colon cancers can be cured if found early?. 30%. 60%. 90%. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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40-50% of Ontarians will develop cancer in their lifetime.
Many of these cancers can be prevented.
GTA Cancer Prevention and Screening Network
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What percent of colon cancers can be cured if found early?
30%
60%
90%
Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Over 50? Ask your doctor about the FOBT kit.
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Cervical cancer can be prevented with regular Pap tests.
TRUETRUE
All women who have had any sexual activity need regular Pap tests.
FALSE
Cervical CancerScreening Saves Lives
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At what age should women begin having mammograms?
Women 50 and over
need a mammogram at least every 2 years.
40 50 55
Breast CancerScreening Saves Lives
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Be a healthy weight.
Enjoy healthy eating.
Be active every day.
Reduce your riskof cancer
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Limit or avoid alcohol.
Be sun safe and avoid tanning beds.
Be a non-smoker and
avoid second-hand smoke.
Reduce your riskof cancer
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Participate in recommended cancer screening programs.
Reduce your riskof cancer
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Talk to your health care provider or local public health unit about ways
to reduce your risk of cancer.
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For more information call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729
or visit www.durham.ca
Created in partnership with the GTA Cancer Prevention and Screening Network