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Schimanski Funeral Director Pre-arrangement Counseling Available Brussels Gorrie 887-6336 335-6510 CARTIER PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES Susan Alexander, CFP, C.I.M. Murray Slddall, CLU 453 Turnberry St., Brussels, ON 519-887-2662 alexanders@carberpartners.ca RRSPs, RESPs, **GIDs, Mutual Funds *Life & Disability Insurance • Lefe & Disability Insurance sold through Cartier Partners Insurance Agency GIC's sold through Maitland Valley Financial Consultants Dd. Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. Clinton Chapel Blyth Visitation Centre 482-9521 Michael S. Falconer Christopher M. Smith David Benchina The tradition of service continues... Stephen Thompson Income Tax Service • Farm • Business • Personal Get all of your refund from Revenue Canada back within 2 weeks by filing electronically with us Free Consultation - Reasonable Rates CLINTON 482-7551 APRIL IS DAFFODIL MONTH LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY One in three Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Cancer is now the second leading cause of death in Canada and given current trends, its incidence is expected to increase by 70 per cent by the year 2015. The good news is that with improved screening tests, availability of comprehensive information and better treatment, more than half of all people with cancer will survive the disease. Definition — Cancer is more than one disease Cancer is the name given to over 100 different diseases. Each of these diseases involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Normally, cells divide and produce new cells in an organized fashion when the body needs them to maintain healthy body functions or to repair injured tissue. When this normal function stops working, cells reproduce even when the body doesn't need these new cells. This creates a mass of cells called a tumour. This tumour can be benign, which means non- cancerous. Or the tumour can be malignant, which means cancerous. Cells can break away from a malignant tumour and enter the blood stream or the body's lymph system, spreading to and damaging other healthy body tissues and organs. Primary and secondary cancers Cancers are typically named after the part of the body where they begin. For example, breast cancer starts in the breast and prostate cancer begins in the prostate. These original cancer growths are called primary tumours. If the cancer spreads, or metastasizes, to a new site, that new tumour is called a secondary tumour. Each type of primary tumour has its own way of spreading. For example, colon cancer typically targets the liver or sometimes the lungs. Prostate cancer often invades the bone. It's this ability of malignant tumours to spread and invade tissue that makes them particularly life-threatening. Why cancers develop Nobody knows exactly why these cells divide and grow uncontrollably. Over the years, scientists have made huge leaps forward in understanding how cancers grow. But there's still a lot to learn. What we do know is that cancer is caused by a complex mix of heredity, lifestyle factors and cancer-causing substances in the environment called carcinogens. Inherited genes There are thousands of genes in each cell of the body. These genes are made up of DNA, the blueprint for all body functions. Genes are switched on and off by certain signals, starting from either inside the body or externally. One internal signal that might set a tumour in motion comes from what's called a cancer gene. If you're born with such a gene, you may be more likely to develop cancer than someone who doesn't have this gene. Only an estimated 5 to 10 per cent of cancers are caused by an inherited gene. This means that even if you have a strong family history of cancer, you won't necessarily get cancer. Other factors must be at work too. What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk of Cancer? It is estimated that up to 70% of cancer cases could be prevented if we make some changes in our lifestyle. However, even the healthiest lifestyle cannot guarantee a person won't get cancer. Fortunately, many cancers respond better to treatment if they are detected early. Research continues to show some cancers can be prevented. Take these steps now to reduce your risk of developing cancer. 1. Be a non-smoker and avoid second-hand smoke. 2. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Choose high fibre, lower fat foods. If you drink alcohol, limit your intake to 1 to 2 drinks a day. 3. Be physically active on a regular basis: this will also help you maintain a healthy body weight. 4. Protect yourself and your family from the sun. Reduce sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Check your skin regularly, and report any changes to your doctor. 5. Follow cancer screening guidelines. For women, discuss mammograms, Pap tests and breast exams with a health professional. For men, discuss testicular exams and prostate screening with a health professional. Both men arid women should also discuss screening for colon and rectal cancers. 6. Visit your doctor or dentist if you notice a .Thange in your normal state of health. 7. Follow health and safety inf.lructions both at home and at work when using, storing, and disposing cf hazardous materials. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2002. PAGE 13.