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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-10-27, Page 33 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Curves hosts Breast CancerAwareness session Early Derry ,'fi B1 Ca$! and f trial Ciwc r A session about breast cancer awareness was held at Curves in Exeter Oct. 19. Sandy VanCromvoirt, Cindy Reaburn and Diane Darling welcomed Anne Haley of the Huron County Health Unit. (photo/Mary Simmons) By Mary Simmons TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — While work- ing out at Curves Oct. 19, women were also given information on breast can- cer. Anne Haley of the Huron County Health Unit was at the Exeter location of the fitness centre to educate women about breast can- cer and answer their health questions. Haley told the workout crew about the Ontario Breast Screening Program, which is avail- able for women over the age of 50. She said the program targets women over 50 because 80 per cent of breast cancer cases occur in older women. Although younger women are not eligible for the program, Haley sug- gested they talk to their doctor and find out what they should be doing. Women from age 20 onward are advised to become familiar with their breasts so they can begin to learn what is normal for them. Women of all ages are urged to have an annual physical breast examination by a trained health-care provider. Haley spoke about the importance of mammo- grams, advising women who are going to have the procedure to avoid using deodorant, talcum pow- der, body lotion or per- fume on the day of the appointment since it could interfere with the results. When asked if deodorant can cause cancer, Haley said she has never seen any evidence to support this claim. She said a mammogram may cause discomfort since it is a procedure which compresses tissue, but it takes seconds and can be one of the keys to early detection of abnor- malities in the breast. She said 90 per cent of mammograms will come back normal and of the 10 per cent that show abnor- malities, 90 per cent are not cancerous. Abnormalities that are cancerous are more easily treated when they are found early. Haley said the Ontario Breast Screening Program provides high quality mammography, a clinical Hikers and hunters share ABCA land AUSABLE BAYFIELD — This is the time of year when hikers take every opportunity to be out in the fresh autumn air at a local conservation area or forest- ed tract. This is also the time of year when hunters will be out enjoying their sport. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority owns and manages 9,500 acres of property which is mostly forest- ed. Over the years, trails have been developed for many purposes including hiking, snowmobiling, cross country ski- ing and logging. Although these lands are privately owned by the ABCA, they are maintained for the public to use. "Hunting is allowed on a number of forested tracts with the purchase of an ABCA conservation pass, but is prohibit- ed at our conservation areas," says Kate Monk, Stewardship and Conservation Lands Supervisor. A conservation pass can be purchased at the ABCA, two kilometres east of Exeter. Hunters must show proof of member- ship in the OFAH or have $2 million of personal liability insurance. A pass is valid for 12 months and hunters will receive a map showing where hunting is permitted. Refer to the Ministry of Natural Resources Hunting Regulations for seasons on ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits and deer within the ABCA water- shed. Always remember when you are hik- ing, hunting or trapping that others may be using the property as well. Hikers may want to wear bright colours like yel- low, orange or red to be more visible in woodlots. "Ziee ted is tle 's giant a j qcoreft Cep " ALBERT STREET DE\NTURE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. Complete and Partial Dentures Denture Repairs Relines - Additions Mention where you saw this ad! 482-1195 50 ALBERT STREET CLINTON r breast examination by a specially trained nurse examiner, information about breast self-exami- nation, and a reminder to return every two years if the mammogram is nor- mal. If an abnormality is detected, follow-up will be required. She said one of the rea- sons younger women are not recommended to be in program is because their breasts are denser. "Mammograms have a harder time detecting things in denser breasts," she said. Haley said living an active lifestyle goes a long way towards preventing a chronic illness. She said it also sets a good example for children, who should grow up making healthy choices. Research indicates rou- tine daily physical activity throughout a woman's life can reduce her risk of breast cancer by one-third or more. Postmenopausal women who do the equiv- alent of a 30 -minute brisk walk daily in addition to daily activities, see their risk of developing breast cancer fall by 30 per cent. The exercisers who did not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol saw their risk fall even more dra- BIKINI BOB'S NOW OPEN: 7 days a week 11 am KITCHEN OPEN LATE "HALLOWEEN" PARTY Sat. Oct. 30th Prizes from the... 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According to the Canadian Cancer Society, one in nine women has a chance of developing breast can- cer in her lifetime. This year alone, the Canadian Cancer Society estimates 8,000 women will develop breast cancer and approx- imately 2,000 women will die from it. "In Huron County, over the past 10 years, we have averaged almost 12 deaths per year from breast cancer," Haley said. "We can bring this rate down by practicing good breast health." Regular breast screening can find cancer when it is small. This means there is a better chance of treating the cancer successfully, it is less likely to spread and there may be more treat- ment options. "We are fortunate in Huron County to have an OBSP site in Goderich that provides comprehensive, organized screening ser- vices to women age 50 and over," Haley said. Donna Butson, Nurse Examiner with the pro- gram, is "pleased to offer a quality program that is convenient for our women." 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