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Prevention

Updated: June 2, 2009

"We believe it is much better to prevent a cancer than to treat it after it has developed."
Dr. David McLean, Head, BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs

Did you know that more than 50% of cancers are preventable? What you eat, whether you smoke, your level of activity, and how you spend time in the sun are all lifestyle choices that can affect your chances of getting cancer - and your chances of preventing it.

You can also protect yourself through the BC Cancer Agency's Screening Programs, which can detect breast and cervical cancer at early stages.

To find out more about how you can reduce your risk of developing many common types of cancer, follow the links on the left.

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5 Gives You Fifty. Click to see our cancer prevention brochures in English, Chinese, and Punjabi versions.

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Learn more about our award-winning program and our Cancer Prevention Coordinators.

Our main Vancouver office is now complemented by offices in Prince George and Fort St. John. For contact information for the offices, please go to the "Contact Us" page.

Email the Prevention Programs: kpym@bccancer.bc.ca


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