1. Integrated Cancer Screening Education Modules

2.  A disease that starts in the cells  Genes inside cells order growth, work, reproduction and death What is Cancer?

3.  Normally, cells obey orders and remain healthy  Sometimes instructions fail and cells form cancer

4.  Benign (non-cancer) Benign tumor cells stay in one place in the body and are not usually life-threatening  Malignant (cancer) Malignant tumor cells are able to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer cells that spread to other parts of the body are called metastases Tumors Can Be:

5.  Cancer often has no specific symptoms  It is important that people limit their risk factors and undergo appropriate cancer screening Symptoms

6. Some Facts… Every day, over 500 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer 200 die from this disease

7.  Sexually active women 21 – 69 years old  Women older than 50 years old  Men older than 50 years old  Family history of cancer Risk Population

8.  Low income communities  Low literacy communities  Aboriginal communities  Immigrant communities

9. Canadian Cancer Statistics 2012 MNICSP - June 2014

16. Cancer Risk Factors A cancer risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting cancer There are two kinds of risk factors: 1. Things we cannot change 2. Things we can change

17. Family Gender Age Risk Factors You Cannot Change

18. Diet Physical Activity Obesity Smoking Alcohol Cancer Screening Risk Factors You Can Change

19. MNICSP - June 2014

20. A test, An examination or A procedure That is performed regularly over time for a specific population that is at increased risk due to gender, age, family history and/or behavior. What is Cancer Screening?

21.  to prevent cancer by identifying pre- cancerous changes  to find cancer at an early stage potentially before it can spread, when it is easier to treat, and survival rates are better Purpose of Screening

22. Ontario Cancer Statistics 2013 New CasesDeaths Breast cancer8,5771903 Cervical cancer588160 Colorectal cancer 7,840 (Total) 4,204 (M) 3,636 (F) 3,130 (Total) 1,671 (M) 1,459 (F)

23.  Reduced mortality and morbidity from the disease, and in some cases reduced incidence  More treatment options and better chance of survival when cancer is diagnosed early or at a pre-malignant stage  Improved quality of life  Peace of mind Potential Benefits for Screening

24. Effectiveness of the Screening

25. Questions?