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Keeping Abreast: What everyone should know about breast cancer
with Dr. Carolyn Campbell, Medical Oncologist
Grand River Regional Cancer Centre
Wednesday, October 19, 2011,
6:30pm Displays • 7:00pm Presentation
Kitchener City Hall, Council Chambers
200 King Street West, Kitchener
No registration required.
Free parking in Forsyth lot across from City Hall
National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week
October 23-29, 2011
What are the odds?
Think cervical cancer won't happen to you?
The answer to that question depends a great deal on you.
Get your Pap test today. Pap tests saves lives.
Free Pap test clinics are available at
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
during October
For more information call Canadian Cancer Society's
Cancer Information Services
at 1-888-939-3333
or visit
www.grhosp.on.ca/
cervicalscreening
Smoking causes about 30% of all cancer deaths in Canada. Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals and at least 60 of these chemicals are cancerous. Tobacco use has been linked to many cancers: lung, lip, mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, kidney and bladder. Tobacco use also increases the risk of colorectal, cervical and possibly breast and liver cancer.
What you can do:
- If you smoke, quit or cut down on the amount you smoke
- Do not chew tobacco
- Protect your family, keep your home and car smoke-free and avoid second-hand smoke
- If you are a non-smoker, avoid second-hand smoke
Relatee Resources
Canadian Cancer Society - Smoking and Tobacco
Canadian Cancer Society - Smokers’ Helplines
Heart and Stroke Foundation - Smoking, Heart Disease and Stroke
Ontario Lung Association - Smoking and Tobacco
Region of Waterloo Public Health - Quitting Smoking
Region of Waterloo Public Health-Information on the risks associated with smoking
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Canada. Nearly one-half (50%) of all new breast cancers cases are in women 50 years of age or older. Women in this age range get the most from a screening mammogram (x-rays of the breasts). Mammograms can find breast cancers at an early stage, often before they can be felt or have spread to your lymph glands.
What you can do:
- Be aware of any changes in your breasts and talk to your doctor if you find any changes.
- Have a yearly breast exam by your doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse examiner.
- All women 50 years and older should have a mammogram (breast x-ray) every 2 years.
- If you are over 50, you can call the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) and make your own free appointment.
There are many benefits to you to be involved in the Ontario Breast Screening Program:
- A specially trained nurse will take your history and do a thorough breast examination.
- You will have your mammogram (breast x-ray) by the registered technologist.
- After your visit, a letter with your results will be sent to both you and your doctor.
- You will be reminded to make another appointment for your next breast x-ray in 2 years.
Here are the Ontario Breast Screening Programs in Waterloo Region:
Cambridge
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital
700 Coronation Blvd, Cambridge
Phone: 519-740-4999 - Medical Imaging Centre – Cambridge
715 Coronation Blvd, Suite. 6, Cambridge
Phone: 519-740-3736
Fergus
- Groves Memorial Community Hospital
235 Union Street East, Fergus
Phone: 519-843-2010
Guelph
- Guelph General Hospital
115 Delhi St, Guelph
Phone: 519-837-6440, ext. 6413 - Medvue Medical Imaging - Guelph
55 Wyndham St N, Suite 206
Phone: 519-821-7752
Kitchener
- St. Mary’s General Hospital
911 Queen’s Blvd, Kitchener
Phone: 519-749-6456 - True North Imaging
751 Victoria St, Suite B102, Kitchener
Phone: 519-742-7599
Related Resources
Canadian Breast Cancer Association - Early Detection
Canadian Cancer Society - Breast cancer: How to reduce your risk
Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario Breast Screening Program
Cancer Care Ontario - Breast Screening
Health Canada - It's Your Health: Mammography
Region of Waterloo Public Health - Breast Cancer
Cervical cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. It is the 2nd most common cancer in women aged 35-49 years. Your cervix is found at the top of your vagina and is the opening to your uterus. Cervical cancer usually develops slowly, over many years, often without any warning signs. Early changes in these cells are called abnormal cells, not cancer. These abnormal cells sometimes change back to normal on their own. But if left untreated, unhealthy cells can be the first step leading to cancer of the cervix.
Cancer screening for cervical cancer involves a simple test. This test is called a Pap test. A Pap test can show changes that can be treated before they become cancer. Having this test regularly, can prevent up to 90% of cervical cancer cases.
What you can do:
- Have a Pap test every year once you start having sex (intercourse).
- If your tests are normal for three years in a row, then you will need a Pap test every two years.
- Talk with your doctor or nurse about how often you should have a Pap test.
- Continue to have regular Pap tests at least until the age of 70. in the cells of the cervix can happen in older women, even after menopause and even if there are no symptoms.
Related Resources
Canadian Cancer Society - Cervical cancer: How to reduce your risk
Canadian Cancer Society - Preparing for Your Pap Test
Cancer Care Ontario - Cervical Screening
Cancer Care Ontario - Cervical Screening Publications and Resources for Health Care Professionals
Cancer Care Ontario - Cervical Cancer Screening: A Clinical Practice Guideline (May 2005)
Health Canada - It's Your Health: Screening for Cervical Cancer
