Cars and Cancer - It is that time of year again to think about New Year resolutions. This year 28,400 Canadians were diagnosed with lung cancer and many could have been cancer free if they had quit smoking earlier.

It is that time of year again to think about New Year resolutions. This year 28,400 Canadians were diagnosed with lung cancer and many could have been cancer free if they had quit smoking earlier.

01/10/17 • 40 min

Cars and Cancer Podcast 5: Lung Cancer

With the high prevalence of lung cancer in our region Matt and Hugh decided to take a closer look at this this type of cancer and why the mortality rate is so high. They spoke with Dr. Andrew Robinson, a lung cancer specialist, who was able to shed light on some of the latest treatments for lung cancer, and offers hope for the future. After smoking for close to 30 years, Bernie a driver for the community of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory has decided to quit smoking. Bernie shares his reasons for quitting and the steps he is taking to make it last!

28,400 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016 (14% of all cancers)
20,800 Canadians will die from lung cancer in 2016 (26% of all cancer deaths)

More information

Dr. Robinson has a blog that you can visit if you would like to learn more
STOP Study - KFLA Public Health
Smoking Cessation Clinic- HPE Public Health
Smokers Helpline

Cars and Cancer Podcast 5: Lung Cancer

Listen to episode 5 of Cars and Cancer.

28,400 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016 (14% of all cancers)
20,800 Canadians will die from lung cancer in 2016 (26% of all cancer deaths)

More information

Dr. Robinson has a blog that you can visit if you would like to learn more
STOP Study - KFLA Public Health
Smoking Cessation Clinic- HPE Public Health
Smokers Helpline

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Cervical cancer tends to occur in women younger than 50 years of age so it is important that woman starting at 21 years old get regular PAP tests.

Cars and Cancer Podcast 4: Cervical Cancer

Listen to episode 4 of Cars and Cancer.

This week is Cervical Cancer Awareness week #CervicalCancerAwarenessWeek!

Our podcast this month is exploring the issues around cervical cancer with Rhonda a cervical cancer patient and Dr. Julie Francis a cervical cancer expert.

The Pap test is the main method used by a physician to screen for cervical cancer. It is used to detect cancer or precancerous cells that may lead to cancer. Regular screening every three years starting at age 21 can detect changes that might lead to cancer.

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Imagine if you could see inside your body to discover how your choices are affecting your health.

Listen to episode 6 of Cars and Cancer.

It is estimated that as many as half of all cancers in Ontario could be prevented by eliminating known risk factors. In this episode we explore the use of MyCancerIQ in helping raise awareness of risk factors impacting our health. My CancerIQ is a confidential online tool that allows Ontarians to determine their personal risk factors for six types of cancer – melanoma, breast, cervical, colorectal, kidney and lung cancers.

We interviewed Dr. Iris Nolan from Brighton Quinte West Family Health Team about how she incorporated www.MyCancerIQ.ca into their practice, resulting in increases in all 3 cancer screening programs. We then had over 25 employees of Kingston General Hospital complete MyCancerIQ and share their thoughts about the tool.

Take 5 minutes and complete one of the assessments in MyCancerIQ today!