We have the ComPARe study findings. Now how can we use them? The ComPARe study gives us vital information about how many cancer cases we can prevent. But understanding prevention is only one piece of the cancer control puzzle. To determine where and how to focus our cancer control and research efforts, we need to…
Radon is an invisible, colourless and odourless gas that is found naturally in the earth’s crust. It’s diluted by the outdoor air, so we are only exposed to very small amounts of it when we spend time outside. But during the cold winter months when we tend to stay indoors, radon seeping in from the…
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of completing my practicum with the knowledge translation (KT) team of the Canadian Population Attributable Risk of Cancer (ComPARe) study. This team consists of individuals from both the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and Cancer Care Ontario (CCO). My practicum was unique in that I was co-supervised by a…
As we reach the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s talk about a growing area of awareness – breast cancer prevention. Many risk factors that increase breast cancer risk – including personal or family history of breast cancer, BRCA gene mutations, certain genetic conditions and reproductive history – cannot be changed. But there are…
Upon joining the ComPARe Study, I knew I had been given the opportunity to be a part of something that could have a far-reaching impact on the health of Canadians. From day one, we were constantly reminded of who our research could ultimately benefit – all Canadians. Every scientific word we wrote and graphic we…
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The first of its kind in Canada, the Canadian Population Attributable Risk of Cancer (ComPARe) study provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date estimates of the preventable burden of cancer in Canada. Released on May 8, the study, led by Drs Christine Friedenreich and Darren Brenner of Alberta Health Services, provides estimates of the number and percentage…