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Error: PDF version 1.6 -- xpdf supports version 1.5 (continuing anyway) www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 9, 2006 - 25 THINKING OF ABORTION? Consider the Alternatives Free prostate cancer seminar Sept. 20 The public is invited to attend a free seminar, Living with Prostate Cancer, part of Halton Healthcare Services' Living Healthy series, on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Dr. Richard Casey, urologist at Halton Healthcare Services and Director of the Fe/Male According to the Health Centre, will speak about prevention, early Canadian Cancer detection, treatment options, Society an estimated and side effects. Prostate can20,100 men will be cer survivors will speak about diagnosed with their personal experiences. prostate cancer and The presentations will be followed by a question and 4,200 will die this year. answer period. One in eight men will According to the Canadian develop prostate Cancer Society an estimated cancer during his 20,100 men will be diagnosed lifetime, mostly after with prostate cancer and 4,200 will die of it this year. age 70. One in 26 One in eight men will develwill die of it. op prostate cancer during his lifetime, mostly after age 70. One in 26 will die of it. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian men. All men over the age of 50 years should discuss with their doctor the potential benefits and risks of early detection of prostate cancer using Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and digital rectal examinations (DRE) so that they can make informed decisions about the use of these tests. Men at higher risk because of family history or those of African ancestry should discuss the need for testing at an earlier age. Many times growths on the prostate gland can be found before you develop any symptoms. If the growth is cancer, treatment can begin before the cancer cells have a chance to spread to other parts of the body. The cause of prostate cancer is not known, although diet may be a factor. You can help prevent cancer by not smok(905) 825-1216 ing; eating low fat, high fibre foods; maintaining a healthy Tuesday & Thursday 11:00am - 5:00pm body weight; limiting alcohol intake; protecting yourself Wednesday 11:00am - 7:30pm from the sun; seeing your doctor and dentist regularly for Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm checkups; and being aware of changes in your normal state of health. HOPEDALE MALL, SUITE 204 Individuals with prostate cancer and their families, and www.birthright.org anyone interested in the prevention and early detection this type of cancer, are encouraged to attend this seminar. The Hotline 24 Hour Service 1-800-550-4900 event will be held at the OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital starting CALL THIS PROFESSIONAL with displays and refreshments from 6:30 p.m. and the seminar commencing at 7 p.m. The hospital is located at GALL & ASSOCIATES 327 Reynolds St. OPTOMETRISTS To reserve a seat call 905-338-4379 or elittle@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. If you are unable to attend the event and would like more information on this topic, speak to your physician and contact the Cancer Information Service Comprehensive Eye Exams New Patients Welcome at 1-888-939-3333 or www.cancer.ca. Laser Vision Care This event has been organized by 247 North Service Rd. W. Halton Healthcare Services (OakvilleContact Lenses & Glasses Suite 203 Trafalgar Memorial Hospital site), in partnership with the Fe/Male Health Centre, the Canadian Cancer Society (Oakville Unit), and Wellspring. 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