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PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1998.
April is Cancer
Month in Ontario
Canadian Statistics
• An estimated 129,200 new cases of cancer and 61,800
deaths from cancer occurred in Canada in 1996. In
Ontario, there were 50,100 new cases and 22,500
deaths.
• The most frequently diagnosed cancers continue to be
breast cancer for women, prostate cancer for men.
• Lung cancer continues as the leading cause of cancer
death for both Canadian women and men.
• Among Canadian women, the incidence and mortality
rates for cancers of the cervix, body of the uterus and
ovaries have continued to decline steadily.
• The incidence of breast cancer continues to rise,
mostly in women aged 60 and over. Mortality rates
for breast cancer declined slightly in the past decade,
primarily in women aged 59 and under.
• Cancer is primarily a disease of older Canadians, with
45% of new cancer cases and 56% of deaths due to
cancer occurring among those who are at least 70
years old.
• Over their lifetimes, 1 in 9 women will develop breast
cancer, mainly after age 50; 1 in 16 will develop
colorectal cancer; 1 in 21 will develop lung cancer; 1
in 25 will die from breast cancer, and 1 in 24 will die
from lung cancer.
• Among men, approximately 1 in 9 will develop
prostate cancer, mainly after age 70. Colorectal
cancer will affect 1 in 15; 1 in 11 will develop lung
cancer; 1 in 12 will die from lung cancer, and 1 in 27
will die from prostate cancer. O
• Leukemia remains the most common of childhood
cancers, followed by cancers of the brain and spinal
cord and lymphomas. Because many- childhood
tumours now have a relatively good prognosis,
survival into adulthood is possible for many children
who previously might have died at a young age.
• The incidence of prostate cancer has surpassed that of
lung cancer, making it the most commonly diagnosed
cancer in Canadian men. It ranks second to lung
cancer as a cause of cancer death in men.
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.
CANADIAN
CANCER
SOCIETY
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CANADIENNE
DU CANCER
For information on calker, call the
Cancer Information Service
at 1-888-939-3333