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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 ages 21- 69, who have had any sexual activity, need Pap tests every 3 years.
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
Eat a variety of healthy foods
Stay active and maintain a healthy weight
Avoid or limit alcohol
Reduce your riskof cancer
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Protect yourself from the sun and exposure to artificial tanning equipment
Get immunized
Quit smoking 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