Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in Canada. It increases the risk of at least 16 different types of cancer, including lung cancer. The ComPARe study found that about 17.5% of cancer cases are due to smoking tobacco, making it the leading preventable cause of cancer. And it will continue…
It’s been about 6 weeks since the Canadian Cancer Research Conference (CCRC) took place in Ottawa, and we’re already feeling nostalgic about the event. CCRC is a meeting organized by the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA), a coalition of over 30 member organizations that support cancer research. The goal of the CCRA is to work…
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…