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Wednesday, March 10, 2010                 Français

Prevention Oncology & Screening
Cancer Prevention

Over half of all cancer cases can be prevented! (Cancer 2020)

 
Follow the “Canadian Cancer Society’s 7 Steps to Health” to help reduce your risk of getting cancer:
1.       Be a non-smoker and avoid second-hand smoke.
2.       Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Choose high fibre, lower fat foods. If you drink alcohol, limit your intake to 1-2 drinks a day.
3.       Be physically active on a regular basis: this will also help you maintain a health body weight.
4.       Protect yourself and you family from the sun.
5.       Follow cancer screening guidelines
6.       Visit your doctor or dentist if you notice any change in your normal state of health.
7.       Follow health and safety instructions at home and at work when using, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

 

 

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