Friday, February 08, 2013
Photo Station Captures Renfrew County Residents as They “Make the Pledge” to Screen for Colorectal Cancer
Ontario has one of the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the world. In 2012, an estimated 8,700 Ontarians were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and an estimated 3,450 died from the disease.
When caught early, there is a 90 per cent chance that people with colorectal cancer will be cured. However, in 2010, just over half of Ontarians aged 50-74 were up-to-date with colorectal tests able to detect cancer or pre-cancer. This means that just under half still need to be screened for colorectal cancer.
Screening saves lives. Screening is done on people who do not have any symptoms. The purpose of colorectal cancer screening is to detect pre-cancerous changes, or cancer at an early stage.
The Champlain Regional Cancer Program’s Screen for Life ColonCancerCheck photo booth will be in Pembroke on February 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Pembroke Mall. Residents of Renfrew County and District can learn about colorectal cancer screening and get their photo taken, while they “Make the Pledge” to get screened, or pass on life-saving information to their loved ones.
Join with others and “Make the Pledge” to be screened for colorectal cancer.
For further information contact:
Diana Brooks
Public Health Nurse
Renfrew County and District Health Unit
(613) 735-8651, Ext. 567
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