Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Cancer"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
Canada
Active Living Tips: Healthy Eating and Regular Physical Activity (PDF Format)
Eating a healthy diet and staying active are two
important ways to improve our health and quality of life. In combination, they slow down the progress of diabetes, heart diseases and some cancers. This article reviews some general tips on how you can keep active and healthy.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Office Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
33 Laird Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3S8
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (PDF Format)
This booklet is designed to help you understand more about the prostate and a common disease of the prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Source : The Canadian Prostate Health Council
Bladder Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have bladder cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Bone Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have bone cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Brain Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when first learn that you have brain cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Canadian women. Despite slight declines in mortality rates over the past decade for women with breast cancer, one in nine Canadian women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime; one in 25 Canadian women will die from this disease.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control.
Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Our mandate is to fund vital Canadian research into improving the detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer as well as to ultimately find a cure and create awareness through education.
Source : Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Breast Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have breast cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is a survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals. CBCN is a national link between all groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer, and represents the concerns of all Canadians affected by breast cancer and those at risk.
Source : Canadian Breast Cancer Network
The Canadian Cancer Society
This website contains information about the Canadian Cancer Society; many aspects of cancer including warning signs, early detection methods and treatment; how you can get involved in the fight against cancer; and the latest cancer research results.
Canadian Cancer Statistics 2003
This publication provides statistics to health professionals, researchers and policymakers with detailed information regarding the incidence and mortality of the most common types of cancer by age, gender, time period and province.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Prostate Health Council
The mission of the CPHC is to create awareness; stimulate interest; gather, assess, and disseminate knowledge on diseases of the prostate, current and innovative therapies, and the consequences of untreated disease.
Source : Canadian Prostate Health Council
Cancer Information System
The Cancer Information System, created by the Canadian Cancer Society, helps you search for cancer services within your community.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Cervical Cancer
The purpose of the Cervical Cancer Prevention Network is to continue to reduce the morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer and its precursors in Canada by facilitating the implementation or enhancement of organized screening programs.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control.
Cervical Cancer: Screening hard-to-reach groups
This article, published by the Canadian Mediacal Association Journal, discusses the importance of PAP tests for cervical cancer among hard-to-reach groups.
Source : Canadian Medical Association Journal
Cervical Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have cervical cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is the first non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with colorectal cancer, their families and caregivers. Its mission is to improve the quality of life of patients and increase awareness of the disease.
Source : Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Colorectal Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have colorectal cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Coping with Cancer
This Web page, created by the Canadian Cancer Society, suggests some things that can help you cope after being diagnosed with Cancer.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is important for staying healthy and preventing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Most people want to eat well and are looking for answers to their healthy eating questions and challenges. This Web page provides information for people of all ages.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
Helping Someone with Cancer
This Web page, created by the Canadian Cancer Society, offers information that will help you learn how you can offer hope and support to someone who has cancer.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Hodgkin's Disease: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have Hodgkin's disease (also known as Hodgkin's Lymphoma). It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Kidney Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have kidney cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Laryngeal Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family the introductory information you need when you first learn that you have laryngeal cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Leukemia
This Web page will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have leukemia. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
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