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The Citizen, 1999-04-07, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1999. Bulk Foods - Vitamins & Supplements Organic Products - Gift Baskets Hair & Body Care Products - Books Complimentary Practitioners by Appointment 222 Josephine St., Wingham 357-3466 April is Cancer Month in Ontario Rose Upholstery i Cty. Rd. #25, E. of Blyth Formerly Montgomery's Custom Upholstery T* Pr°p- \Rose DeBoer Box 346, Blyth les. 523-9500 NOM 1H0 Let us make your old furniture better than new McGavin Farm Supply Ltd. Serving Customers for over 60 Years Walton 887-6365 Bainton Ltd. BLYTH 523-9666 APOTHECARY Full Service Pharmacy BLYTH 523-4210 SCH1MANSKI FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Gorrie Visitation Centre Frank J. Schimanski Funeral Director Pre-arrangement Counseling Available Brussels Gome 887-6336 335-6510 g - General Cancer H Facts An estimated 129,200 new cases of cancer and 62,700 deaths from cancer occurred in Canada in 1998. • On average 2,485 Canadians were diagnosed with cancer every week. • On average, 1,206 Canadians died of cancer every week. An estimated 62,700 Canadian women were diagnosed with cancer in 1998. An estimated 29,100 women died of cancer. • On average, 1,206 women were diagnosed with cancer every week. • On average, 560 women died of cancer every week. An estimated 66,500 Canadian men were diagnosed with cancer in 1998. An estimated 33,600 men died of cancer. • On average, 1,279 men were diagnosed with cancer every week. • On average, 646 men died of cancer every week. At least 55 per cent of all Canadians diagnosed with cancer nowadays will be alive five years after diagnosis. In the 1930s, the comparable figure was less than 30 per cent. More than half the patients diagnosed with cancer today go on to achieve . a full recovery in terms of work, recreation and family life and they live to die of something other than cancer. Approximately one in three Canadians will develop cancer in his/her lifetime and one in four Canadians will die of cancer. Approximately two in six Canadian women will develop cancer in their lifetimes and two in nine Canadian women will die of cancer. Approximately two in five Canadian men will develop cancer in their lifetimes and two in seven Canadian men will die of cancer. Despite significant progress against cancer, it remains the second leading cause of death in Canada annually. Three types of cancer account for at least half of the new cases in each sex: prostate, lung and colorectal cancer in men, breast, lung and colorectal cancer in women. As the population of Canada ages, the burden of cancer is also increasing in terms of the number of newly diagnosed cases each year. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that if current trends continue the number of new cases of cancer will increase by at least another 70 per cent by the year 2010. Cancer Prevention International cancer studies suggest that at least two- thirds of cancers are preventable. Lifestyle choices like these make a difference: • Be a non-smoker. Choose smoke-free spaces. Help children to remain smoke-free. Each year, thousands of Canadians die from tobacco-related illnesses, including cancer, heart disease and stroke. The Canadian Cancer Society doesn't want you to be another statistic. • Eat properly. Diet, including alcohol, has been linked to cancers of the breast, colon, mouth, stomach, pancreas and prostate. It is estimated about 35% of cancers are related to what you eat. The Canadian Cancer Society believes a healthy diet is one of the best defences. The Society recommends following Canada's Guidelines for Healthy Eating, designed to promote well-being and reduce the risk of developing health problems such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. • Avoid the sun. Skin cancer is almost always curable if treated early. Our "SunSense" message is simple. "Slip! Slap! Slop!" Slip on a shirt - Slap on a hat - Slop on some sunscreen. * One severe sunburn during childhood can double a child's risk of developing skin cancer later in life. * That's why the Canadian Cancer Society has developed an activity book to help children understand the importance of protecting themselves when they are outdoors. * Copies of the activity book and a special poster featuring our "Sunsense" mascot, Rayguard can be obtained from your local Canadian Cancer Society office. 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