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Presentations prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention
May 2012
Fighting back against cancers that affect men:
Cancer prevention and screening
How we’re fighting cancer
• doing everything we can to prevent cancer
• funding research to outsmart cancer
• empowering, informing and supporting Canadians living with cancer
• advocating for public policies to improve the health of Canadians
• rallying Canadians to get involved in the fight against cancer
What We’ll Discuss Today
• definition of cancer
• some of the more common cancers that affect men: o lungo colono prostateo skino testicular
• questions
What is cancer?
• starts in our cells
• exists when cells do not behave normally
• not just one disease
• risk factors increase your chances of getting cancer
Comparing different men’s cancers
Type of cancer Estimated # of new cases (2012)
Estimated # of deaths (2012)
Lung 13 300 10 800
Colon 13 000 5 000
Prostate 26 500 4 000
Skin 47 900 (melanoma and non-melanoma)
600 (melanoma only)
Testicular 940 ____
(2010 National Statistics)
Lung cancer
Risk factors• smoking tobacco
• second-hand smoke
• exposure to asbestos
• exposure to radon
• having lung cancer before
• family history of lung cancer
• air pollution
Lung cancer
Reducing our risk of lung cancer
• avoid first and second-hand smoke
• if you smoke, get a non-smoking buddy to support you as you quit
• reduce exposure to asbestos and radon
Lung cancer
Colon Cancer
• starts in the cells that line the inside of the colon or the rectum
• slow and predictable growth
• usually treatable when diagnosed early
Risk Factors We Can’t Control
• age – particularly after 50
• family history of colon cancer
• having polyps
• having genetic predisposition
• inflammatory bowel disease
• ethnic background – people of Ashkenazi (Eastern European Jewish) descent
Colon cancer
Risk Factors We Can Control
• diet (red meat, processed meat)
• alcohol consumption
• smoking
• physical inactivity
• obesity
Colon cancer
Who should be screened?
Average riskmen and women 50 and older
Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) at least every two years
High riskmen and women (first-degree relative with colon cancer)
Colonoscopies starting at age 50 or 10 years before age of diagnosed relative
Other high riskmen and women
Talk to your doctor about screening
Colon cancer
ColonCancerCheck
ColonCancerCheck.ca. 2010
• free province-wide colon cancer screening program
• screens with FOBT (average risk), colonoscopy (higher risk)
• FOBT kits available from your doctor, pharmacist or through ColonCancerCheck directly
• follow-up included
Colon cancer
Prostate Cancer
• starts in cells of prostate gland
• sometimes a slow growing cancer
• in many cases can be managed or cured
Risk Factors We Can’t Control
• age – being older than 65
• family history
• African ancestry
Prostate cancer
Reducing our risk of prostate cancer
• dieto reduce fato increase fruits and vegetables
• be physically active
Prostate cancer
Early detection
• signs & symptoms
• testing for prostate cancer when you don’t have symptoms – talk to your doctor about:
PSA: prostate specific antigen (blood test) DRE – digital rectal exam
Prostate cancer
Skin cancer• most common cancer in Canada
• types: non-melanoma and melanoma
• mostly preventable
• UVR is a major risk factor for skin cancer (solar and indoor tanning equipment).
Use SunSense
Skin cancer
• reduce your time in the sun during peak times
• seek or create shade
• cover up (clothing, hats)
• wear sunglasses
• apply sunscreen
• avoid using indoor tanning equipment
Early detection of skin cancer
• Check regularly for changes
• See your doctor if you notice:
o birthmark or mole that changes shape, colour, size, surface
o sores that do not healo new growths on skin o patches of skin that bleed
Skin cancer
Testicular Cancer
• starts in cells of testicles
• most common in men between ages 15-49
• can be treated successfully
Testicular Cancer
Risk Factors
• delayed descent of the testicles (if not corrected early)
• age, between 15 and 49
• family or personal history of testicular cancer
• abnormal development of the testicle
Testicular Cancer
Know what’s normal for you
See your doctor if you have:
o a lump on the testicle
o a painful testicle
o a feeling of heaviness or dragging in the lower abdomen or scrotum
o a dull ache in the lower abdomen and groin
Testicular Cancer
Age group Guideline
All ages
Know your body Report any changes to your doctorTalk to your Dr. about your prostate risk
15-49 yrs Check your testicles
50-69 yrs FOBT (2 years) (average risk)
If over 70 yrs Talk to your doctor about screening
Fight back through screening and early detection!
For the most up-to-date information:
• visit www.cancer.ca
• call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333
Thank you!Presentation prepared by:
Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, PreventionMay 2011