You have a lot of memories to create, birthdays to celebrate and milestones to witness. Think about those you love and take an active role in cancer prevention.
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada. When it is found early, it’s often easier to treat.
Do it for them.
If you’re in a certain age or population group in the Dufferin/Caledon area, it is recommended you go for regular screening tests that can help prevent breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. A simple screening test can identify changes that if caught early, can help improve outcomes, may be easier to treat and could even save your life.
MAMMOGRAM
EVERY 2 YEARS
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer. Mammograms are generally recommended for women aged 40 and older, although women at higher risk of developing breast cancer may be advised to start screening earlier.
PAPANICOLAOU TEST (PAP TEST)
EVERY 3 YEARS
A PAP Test is a screening test used to detect changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cervical cancer. PAP tests are generally recommended for women aged 25 and older.
FECAL IMMUNOCHEMICAL TEST (FIT TEST)
EVERY 2 YEARS
A FIT test is a screening tool used to detect early signs of colon cancer. It is a simple at-home stool test which detects tiny amounts of blood in the stool which could be an indication of colon cancer. FIT tests are recommended for adults over the age of 50.
Colon Cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in men and the third leading cause of death from cancer in women.
Compared with other cancers, cervical cancer is more common in younger women, with the highest rate occurring in women ages 40 to 59.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers). It is the second leading cause of death from cancer in Canadian women.
