APRIL 2009

Tobacco, Cancer and You

April is known as Cancer Awareness Month. Although cancer touches us all year long, this is a fitting time to share with you some important cancer facts and prevention information so that you and your friends and family can take action to reduce the risk of developing cancer.

Did you know that more than 50 per cent of cancers are preventable? What you eat, whether you smoke, your level of activity, and how you spend time in the sun are all lifestyle choices that can affect your chances of getting cancer — and your chances of preventing it.

Recently we interviewed Dr. David McLean, head of the BC Cancer Agency’s Prevention Programs, to discuss the number one preventable cause of cancer — tobacco.

Read the full article, where Dr. McLean provides insight on current tobacco statistics, comments on second-hand smoke, provides advice on quitting and speaks about what the BC Cancer Agency is doing to prevent or reduce tobacco use.
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LATEST NEWS about The Ride to Conquer Cancer

The Ride to Conquer Cancer has now become an international cycling event. Canary Foundation and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA have joined the BC Cancer Foundation as co-beneficiaries of the first large-scale cycling fundraiser to cross the 49th parallel and benefit cancer research in both Canada and the U.S. Read Full Article or Register today at conquercancer.ca or call 1.888.771.BIKE (2453).