Cancer Prevention

• More than two alcoholic drinks a week increases cancer risk, scientists say

  The BC Cancer Society says although the safest option is to stop consuming alcohol, you can also lower your risk by having a glass of water between each drink.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
  
• Winnipeg firefighters battle to prevent cancer

  Every year firefighters around the world die of work-related cancers, which is why January is dedicated to bringing awareness to the occupational hazard.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
  
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• Okanagan man shares story during Skin Cancer Awareness Month

  "I never thought a cold sore would become cancer."

  Lifestyle

  May 2, 2022
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• Cervical cancer rates fell by 87% in women who had HPV vaccine, U.K. study finds

  HPV vaccination programs have led to a drop in cervical cancer rates among certain age groups in the U.K., according to a new study.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2021
• Halifax researchers exploring less invasive test for HPV and cervical cancer

  'We're always looking for what's going to radically improve our ability to tackle cancer,' said the Canadian Cancer Society. 'That's what these grants are all about.'

  Health

  Apr 2, 2021
• Cervical cancer could be eliminated in Canada in just 20 years, studies find

  Cervical cancer can be prevented by vaccination and eventually eliminated worldwide, researchers say.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2020
• Can hair dye actually cause cancer? Experts weigh in

  A new study made headlines last week, claiming some hair products were associated with higher risk of breast cancer.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 9, 2019
• Cervical cancer screening clinic comes to Kingston on Wednesday

  A cervical cancer screening clinic offering Pap testing for women with no family doctor is coming to Kingston on Wednesday evening.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2019
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• HPV vaccine could soon achieve ‘substantial reductions’ in cervical cancer cases: study

  The HPV vaccine is already reducing rates of cervical cancer, according to new research.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2019
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• Want to cut your risk of cancer? Try changing these behaviours

  Changing your lifestyle can help to reduce your risk of cancer, according to a new report from the Canadian Cancer Society.

  Health

  May 8, 2019