Jun 19, 2016 - Prostate cancer is a disease where some prostate cells have lost normal ... diet, environmental factors a
PROSTATE CANCER FAST FACTS DID YOU KNOW? FACTS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2016 Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer Foundation BC, on June 19, 2016! As an extension of our sponsorship, we will be highlighting facts and resources about the disease on our intranet and external website.
WHAT IS PROSTATE CANCER Prostate cancer is a disease where some prostate cells have lost normal control of growth and division. Men with prostate cancer have small tumours in the prostate. In the early stages of the disease, when the cancer cells are only in the prostate, 90% of the cases can be successfully treated. Unfortunately, early stage symptoms are very difficult to recognize. Without regular testing (PSA and DRE), it is very difficult to detect early stage prostate cancer. Prostate cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body and produce secondary tumours (metastases) if untreated. Prostate Cancer Foundation BC suggests that men over 40 have a conversation with their doctor about the PSA test and DRE examination.
PROSTATE CANCER FACTS •
It is the most common cancer in Canadian men – will afflict 1 in 7 during their lifetime.
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It is most commonly diagnosed in men over age 50, but younger men are now being diagnosed more frequently.
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Research suggests that diet, environmental factors and genetics can impact prostate cancer occurrence.
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It is estimated 25,500 Canadian men will be diagnosed this year, often without symptoms in its earliest, most treatable stage.
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4,000 men die each year due to prostate cancer.
HELP CONQUER PROSTATE CANCER There are many ways to get involved with education, research, cures and prevention of prostate cancer across the country. Visit these websites to learn more about our participation and how you can protect yourself and your family: www.thefathersdayrun.ca www.prostatecancerbc.ca www.theprostatecentre.org www.prostatecancer.ca
Raymond James is proud to step forward as the lead sponsor of the 2016 Father’s Day Walk/Run on June 19, 2016 in support of Prostate Cancer Foundation BC. For more information on prostate cancer, please visit: www.prostatecancerbc.ca
Come out and support Prostate Cancer Foundation BC for the Father’s Day Walk Run. Click here to learn more or to sign up http://www.thefathersdayrun.ca
