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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-04-07, Page 1010 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, April 7, 2004 Kraft Canada Inc. 210 Wellington Street Exeter, Ontario Telephone:(519)235-2445 Fax:(519)235-2060 E•X•E•T•E•R 1988 LTD. COMPLETE COLLISION & UNIBODY REPAIRS 55 Waterloo St. Exeter 235-0411 After Hours 235-1703 GLAVIN EAVESTROUGHING LTD. R.R. #1 CENTRALIA ONTARIO Seamless Eavestrough Soffit - Fascia - Siding Shutters Asphalt - Steel Roofing 40' Boom Truck Free Estimates 228-6295 Se" FAMILY BOOKS Our Best Seller is Service Audrey Boers,na 291 Main St. Exeter 235-0571 HURON APOTHECARY 440 Main St. Exeter 235-1982 Prescriptions Delivery Service Ernest Miatello B. Sc. Phm. `Your Health Care Pharmacy' PHARM ASSIST Haugh TOwn And Country TIRE CENTRES HAUGH TIRE EXETER 265 Thames Rd. East Exeter, ON NOM 1S3 Phone (519) 235-3752 Fax (519) 235-3168 24 hr. service 1-888-624-2303 Email: HAUGH@execulink.com RA ND SEND 61ANITATION • Septic & Holding Tanks Cleaned • New Tanks & Weeping Beds • Portable Toilet Rentals • Drain Cleaning • Video Camera Inspection Tel: (519) 238-2291 Fax: (519) 237-3807 P.O. Box 1294 Grand Bend NOM 1TO Huron Sport Outfitters Fishing - Hunting - Archery - Live Bait Hwy #4 Kippen, 263-2141 BLAKE WELDING INC. SHOP & PORTABLE WELDING C.W.B. Certified TRAILER HITCH SPECIALIST Steel • Bolts • Aluminum "Depot for Welding Supplies" 482-7303 78 King St., Clinton, ON 370 William St., Exeter (519)235-1220 website: www.hopperhockeyfh.com Stedmans'S Crafts 'n More... 311 Main St. Exeter 235-2811 "Where service is always in style" R.J.B. PLUMBING & HEATING • Residential & Commercial • Gas and Propane Licensed RON BRAND 52 Gidley St. E. 235-24.8 N.C. JONES & SONS LTD. • Excavating • Trucking • Sand • Gravel • Topsoil Call anytime for a free no -obligation estimate (519) 870-5546 (519) 878-3834 (519) 235-2489 TODD BOB SHOP I ET S AKE CANCER ISTOR General Cancer Stats An estimated 139,900 new cases of cancer and 67,400 deaths will occur in Canada in 2003. On average, 2,690 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer every week. On average, 1,296 Canadians will die of cancer every week. An estimated 68,600 Canadian women will be diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and an estimated 31,600 women will die. On average, 1,319 women will be diagnosed with cancer every week. On average, 608 women will die of cancer every week. An estimated 71,300 Canadian men will be diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and an estimated 35,800 men will die of cancer. On average, 1,371 men will be diagnosed with cancer every week. On average, 688 men will die of cancer every week. Based on current incidence rates, 38% of women will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Among men, 41% will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Since 1988, among men the cancer death rate for all cancers combined has declined by 12%. Since 1988, among women, there has been a 13% decline in death rates for all cancers combined, excluding lung cancer. Cancer is the leading cause of premature death in Canada, being responsible for almost 31% of all potential years of life lost. Cancer is primarily a disease of older Canadians, particularly for men. Among men, 75% of new cancer cases and 82% of deaths due to cancer occur among those who are 60 years of age and older. Among women, 63% of new cases and 78% of cancer deaths occur among those who are 60 years of age and older. Prevalence - The overall prevalence of cancer in the Canadian population is approximately 2% among men and 2.5% among women, or about 313,100 male cancer survivors and 366,700 female cancer survivors. Prevalence rates and counts refer to the total number of people who are living with a diagnosis of cancer at a certain point in time. This year, prevalence estimates are for the number of Canadians who were alive in 1998 within 15 years of their cancer being diagnosed. 'Totals may not add, due to rounding. Research continues to show that some cancers can be prevented TAKE THESE STEPS NOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING CANCER. 7 There are some risk factors related to everyday choices that you can change. You can choose to: 0 Be a non-smoker and avoid tobacco smoke. Eat a healthy diet. Be physically active every day. Stay at a healthy weight. © Limit alcohol use. OReduce your exposure to UV (ultraviolet) rays from the sun or tanning beds. © Know your body and report any changes to your doctor or dentist. OFollow health and safety instructions when using hazardous materials at home and at work. mow Canadian $ Societe Cancercanadienne Society j 2 du cancer 1 Jane & Company INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS *Jane Jolly 476 Main St. S. Exeter ON NOM 1S1 (519)235-3595 1-888-817-6059 Personal Professional Service Exeter Decor Centre 15 GIDLEY ST. E., EXETER 235-1010 (Behind the Scotiabank) since 1887 'Dinney Funeral Home Inc. A TRADITION OF FAMILY SERVICE William R. Dinney - Funeral Director 471 MAIN ST. EXETER 235-3500 Jerry Mathers Limited Office equipment - furniture and stationery 92 Main St. S., Exeter (519) 235-1840/Fax 235-3305