Central Regional Cancer Program

The Central Regional Cancer Program's Prevention & Screening team: Promoting cancer prevention and screening practices.

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Getting checked for cervical cancer has changed!

• New test is better at helping prevent cervical cancer

• Checks for types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer

• Only needed every 5 years for most people

Book an appt with your doctor or nurse practitioner today!

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FIT is a free at-home test for eligible Ontarians.

If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, call Health 811 (dial 811) to get your free ColonCancerCheck FIT kit.

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Women, Two-Spirit people, trans people and nonbinary people 40 or over can get checked for breast cancer.
Getting checked for breast cancer with a
mammogram can help find cancer early, when
treatment has a better chance of working.
https://t.co/NUDXBm7tL4

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Roses are red
Violets are blue,
Please get screened
Because I love you.

Send this to someone you love this Valentine's day.

Visit https://t.co/dnsCAf8dnh for Ontario screening program eligibility and availability.

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This February, we honour the achievements of black communities while recognizing the disparities in cancer diagnosis, treatment and outcomes they continue to face.

Screening catches cancer earlier when it is easier to treat. #tellafriend

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February is #PreventativeHealthMonth!
Some of the building blocks to preventing cancer
1. Stay up to date on cancer screening!
2. Get adequate sleep
3. Stay active
4. Eat balanced meals
5. Live smoke & vape free
6. Limit alcohol
7. Reduce stress

https://t.co/eNbMGifyPA

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Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada.
#ScreeningSavesLives by ensuring cancer is caught early when it is the most treatable.
To find out if you are eligible for cancer screening visit https://t.co/dnsCAf8dnh

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The CRCP wants to extend a big THANK YOU to each and every one of you who engaged with our Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign 🙌 Your likes, comments, and shares have played a key role in spreading awareness about cervical cancer and screening! #screen4cancer #cancerprevention

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💡Want to learn more about Cervical Screening and the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP)? Here are a few resources to get started.
You can also visit us at https://t.co/Y6M7uwktnV or speak to your family doctor or nurse practitioner.
#screen4cancer #getscreened

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🔊Spread the word! Get Screened! This year make cancer screening a priority.
By taking charge of your health, you are inspiring your family and community to do the same.
#screen4cancer #getscreened #cancerprevention

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❓DYK - There is a vaccine for men and women to prevent HPV infections. HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Speak to your family doctor or nurse practitioner to learn more.
#hpvawareness#cervicalcancer#screen4cancer

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❓DYK? Quitting smoking and getting the HPV vaccine helps prevent cervical cancer. Need help quitting smoking or vaping, check out the resources below!
To learn more, speak to your family doctor or nurse practitioner.
#HPV#cancerprevention#screen4cancer

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🎆New year, New You! Take control of your health by scheduling your Pap test! Regular Pap tests can find cell changes in your cervix before they cause cervical cancer. Speak to your family doctor or nurse practitioner to find out if you are due.
#getscreened #screen4cancer

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💡Let's clear the air about cervical cancer and HPV with 3 Myths vs. Facts. To learn more, speak to your family doctor or nurse partitioner.
#screen4cancer#cancerprevention

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This week is national non-smoking week.
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. It's never too late to quit!
Help is available https://t.co/eFlnxtkpAv

To see if you are eligible for free lung cancer screening please visit:
https://t.co/wre3CcSAsH

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👩🏽‍⚕️Cervical cancer is preventable!
HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer, can affect anyone who has ever been or is currently sexually active. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to protect yourself and your partner from HPV infection.
#HPV#screen4cancer#cancerprevention

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🗣Did you know? The Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer and is a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection. Speak to your family doctor or nurse practitioner to learn more and get checked with a Pap test.
#HPV
#screen4cancer
#cervicalscreening

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🕵🏽‍♀️Here is your Who, What, Where, When on all things Pap smear. The Why? Screening Saves Lives! Regular Pap tests can detect early cell changes in your cervix. Speak to your family doctor or nurse practitioner to schedule your Pap test. #screen4cancer
#cervicalscreening

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🗣 Did you know? Cervical cancer is a slow growing cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. Routine cervical screening with a Pap test can detect it early.
Speak to your family doctor or nurse practitioner to schedule your Pap!
#CCAM
#screen4cancer
#cervicalscreening
#OCSP

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🗣️Throughout the month of January we’re raising awareness about cervical cancer. Talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner if you are overdue for your Pap test.
For more information, visit us at https://t.co/Y6M7uwjVyn #cervicalcancerawareness