Mount Sinai Hospital’s Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre
Toronto Public Health
Compendium which profiles and showcases innovative and successful practices for increasing breast, cervical and colorectal cancer awareness and screening participation among women who are seldom or never screened.
Discusses what is colorectal cancer, why rates are increasing in Aboriginal peoples, promoting healthier lifestyles to reduce colorectal cancer and what can Aboriginal peoples do to protect themselves.
Provides consumer information on breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer. Prepared in collaboration with the Centre for Research in Women's Health.
Describes the symptoms and risk factors of colorectal cancer. Suggests lifestyle changes to minimize the risk, and encourages screening for those at risk.
Forms an organization dedicated to supporting people with colorectal cancer, their families and caregivers. Organizes public awareness activities and information sessions to help meet the needs and concerns of its members as well as their families and friends. / Forme un organisme qui se consacre à aider les personnes atteintes du cancer colorectal, leur famille et leurs soignants. Met sur pied des activités de sensibilisation et d'information à l'intention du public afin de mieux répondre aux besoins et aux préoccupations de ses membres, de leur famille et de leurs soignants.
