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Cancer prevention a Hot issue
It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee when it comes to cancer prevention!
It has been estimated that two out of every five Canadians are expected to develop cancer during their lifetime. Each day in B.C. in 2012, it is expected that 63 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer and 26 will not survive.
The good news is these cancers can be prevented and the Canadian Cancer Society is teaming up with Hot Shots Café in Cranbrook to remind adults that a commitment to good health can reduce the risk of preventable cancers and other chronic diseases.
Hot Shots Café on Victoria Ave and 8th Street in Cranbrook is getting the word out; throughout the month of November cancer prevention information is on display and each Wednesday the Hot Shots team is donning fun Daffodil boxer shorts over their pants to get people talking. The boxer shorts are also be on sale at Hot Shots for $10/ pair.
Hot Shots is also supporting the cause by featuring a special themed blueberry dessert for the month of November with proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society.
According to Patti King, Team Lead of Health Promotion with the Canadian Cancer Society, “In addition to taking part in the fun this month at Hot Shots Café, together, we want to challenge everyone to think of just one thing you can do to live well, be aware of your body or get involved in reducing risks for everyone. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and yet about half of all cancers are preventable. Doing just ‘one thing’ can make a difference to your cancer risk and we all need our own Game Plan to fight this disease.”
You can Join us and share your ‘One Thing’ at www.cancergameplan.ca or log onto Hot Shots’ website at https://www.hotshotscafe.ca/ .
The Canadian Cancer Society funds research, prevention initiatives, and support services for people living with cancer. These programs are all funded by donor dollars and community fundraising.
You can get involved by stopping by Hot Shots this month! You can also learn more by visiting www.cancergameplan.ca .
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