Cancer

The following brochures are available FREE of charge from the Health Unit by contacting the Tobacco Hotline at 519-258-2146, ext. 3218 or tobacco@wechealthunit.org

The Health Unit’s mandate is to reduce the prevalence of Cancer in our community. We do this through a number of programs intended to promote and support healthy lifestyle choices, reduce environmental threats and encourage screening to increase the likelihood of detecting certain types of cancer in their early stages. The Health Unit works with the Ontario Breast Screening Program to increase recruitment in their program. The Health Unit also works with community groups, women and health professionals to coordinate services, identify gaps and barriers to screening and develop and implement strategies to increase recruitment for cervical cancer screening. If you are a community agency and would like to partner with the Health Unit on a project that aims to reduce cervical cancer, female breast cancer, or skin cancer, call 258-2156 x 3100.

Smart Steps To Live Longer: Cancer Prevention and Screening Information

This brochure outlines why it is so important to think about cancer prevention and screening. It outlines what people can do to reduce their risk for cancer as well as the recommended screenings for different groups so that cancer can be detected early, when treatment is most effective.

Other Tobacco-related Brochures

A variety of tobacco-related brochures are available, free-of-charge, from the Health Unit.

Cancer and the Sun's Ultraviolet Rays

Most experts agree, the major risk factor for skin cancer is ultraviolet rays from the sun or from artificial sources like tanning salons. Check out this article to learn more about the sun and skin cancer.

Breast Cancer - Ontario Breast Screening Program

An introduction to important facts women should know about breast cancer.This will introduce women over the age of 50 years to the Cancer Care Ontario Program of Breast Screening . Facts about breast cancer screening. Did you Know...? - Finding breast cancer early saves lives. - If a breast cancer is found early when it is very small, there is a good chance of a cure - Mammograms (breast X-rays) can find small breast cancers 2 to 3 yrs before they grow in size andcan be felt by touch. - Two major risks factors for developing breast cancer are being a women and over fifty years. Three out of every four breast cancers are found in women fifty years and over. - Most women who develope breast cancer do not have a family history. - Women who are fify years and over should have a breast screening every two years. - The Ontario Breast Screening Program is available for all women fifty years and older. It is a FREE service.This screening service provides; high quality mammgraphy; physical examination of your breast (most sites) ;information and teaching personal breast self examination and will send a personal reminder for your next screening. � Book your own appointment in your local area by calling this Provincial Toll Free Number; 1-800-668-9304 NO DOCTOR REFERRAL IS NEEDED!

Over Exposed, A Skin Cancer Awareness Magazine

Full Colour, 12 glossy magazine, PDF - Provides a variety of articles targeting youth and young adults to reduce their risk for skin cancer.

Early Detection of Skin Cancer: What to Look For

The good news about skin cancer , in almost cases, is that it is preventable and if caught early is highly treatable. Assess your skin once a month, learn what is normal for you, notice changes early, and advise your health care professional.

Screening for Cervical Cancer

Cervical screening (pap smears) are needed for women at age 18 or when a young woman becomes sexually active.

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Sun Safety Guide for Schools

Dermatologists are seeing skin cancer in young people that used to be diagnosed in people over 50. Reduce the risk for skin cancer in your students by protecting them now from over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

HPV Vaccine Consent Form (Grade 8)

Every year in Ontario hundreds of women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. As many as 140 women will die of the disease each year. You can now help protect your daughter from cervical cancer with Ontario’s HPV vaccination program for Grade 8 girls.