Today, February 4, is known as World Cancer Day - led by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC). Each year, over 12 million people receive a cancer diagnosis and 7.6 million die of the disease.
In Manitoba alone, this year, 6000 people will be diagnosed with cancer. 2, 800 of those will not make it. Acoording to the UICC, approximately 40% of cancers are potentially preventable.
The risk of developing cancer can be reduced by these measures:
- stop tobacco use and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke
- limit alcohol consumption
- avoid excessive sun exposure
- maintain a healthy weight, through eating healthly and exercising regularly
- protect against cancer-causing infections
You can do your part by passing on these messages to loved ones. The UICC has launched a campaign titled "Cancer can be prevented too". As a part of their campaign, UICC has come up with creative e-cards to help spread the message. These e-cards highlight six lifestyle changes that can help to prevent cancer and are available in English, French and Spanish. With Valentine's day almost a week away, it never hurts to send smoeone a reminder that you love them, while sending them a cancer preventative message as well.
To learn more about the UICC, WOrld Cancer Day, and their campaign, visit:
http://www.worldcancercampaign.org/
To view and send an e-card go to: http://www.worldcancercampaign.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=452&Itemid=819
In Manitoba alone, this year, 6000 people will be diagnosed with cancer. 2, 800 of those will not make it. Acoording to the UICC, approximately 40% of cancers are potentially preventable.
The risk of developing cancer can be reduced by these measures:
- stop tobacco use and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke
- limit alcohol consumption
- avoid excessive sun exposure
- maintain a healthy weight, through eating healthly and exercising regularly
- protect against cancer-causing infections
You can do your part by passing on these messages to loved ones. The UICC has launched a campaign titled "Cancer can be prevented too". As a part of their campaign, UICC has come up with creative e-cards to help spread the message. These e-cards highlight six lifestyle changes that can help to prevent cancer and are available in English, French and Spanish. With Valentine's day almost a week away, it never hurts to send smoeone a reminder that you love them, while sending them a cancer preventative message as well.
To learn more about the UICC, WOrld Cancer Day, and their campaign, visit:
http://www.worldcancercampaign.org/
To view and send an e-card go to: http://www.worldcancercampaign.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=452&Itemid=819
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