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

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.

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

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

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

Protect yourself from the sun and exposure to artificial tanning equipment

Get immunized

Quit smoking and

avoid second-hand smoke

Reduce your riskof cancer

Participate in recommended cancer screening programs.

Reduce your riskof cancer

Talk to your health care provider or local public health unit about ways

to reduce your risk of cancer.

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