In Ontario, an estimated 63,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed and 27,400 deaths are expected in 2008.

Prostate, lung and colorectal are the main types of cancer that make up the majority of new cancer cases in males. Breast, lung and colorectal cancer are the three main types of new cancer cases in females.

Almost 40% of Canadian women and almost 45% of Canadian men will develop cancer in their lifetimes.

 

Source: Canadian Cancer Society/National Cancer Institute of Canada: Canadian Cancer Statistics 2008, Toronto, Canada, 2008.

Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Peterborough, 1986-2003

Incidence:
The 10 Most Commonly Diagnosed Cancers in Peterborough
by Gender*
(1986-2003 combined)

The 10 Most Deadly Diagnosed Cancers in Peterborough
by Gender*
(1986-2003 combined)

Prostate Cancer

Of the estimated 32,700 men diagnosed with cancer in Ontario this year, 10,500 will have prostate cancer.

• Canadian Prostate Cancer Network
• Cancer Care Ontario - Facts on Prostate Cancer
• The Prostate Centre

Breast Cancer

Of the 30,300 women diagnosed with cancer in Ontario this year, 8,500 will have breast cancer.

• Willow Breast Cancer Support and Resource Services
• Canadian Breast Cancer Network
• Cancer Care Ontario - OBSP
• Womens Health Matters
• Breast Cancer Society of Canada
• Breast Self Exam

Breast Screening sites in Peterborough

If you are a woman 50 years of age or over, take care of yourself with a mammogram and breast examination.  To arrange a free screening appointment, talk to your health care provider or call the Ontario Breast Screening Program.  There are two sites in Peterborough.
 

Peterborough Regional Health Centre 1 Hospital Drive (705) 740-8166 or  1-800-974-4461

The Medical Centre 707 Charlotte Street (705) 876-4505

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the overall leading cause of cancer death in Ontario.  An estimated 6,900 people (3,600 men and 3,300 women) will die of lung cancer in 2008. 

• Ontario Lung Association
• Peterborough County-City Health Unit - Tobacco Use Prevention

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second overall highest cause of cancer death in Ontario.  An estimated 3,250 people (1,750 men and1,500 women) will die of colorectal cancer in 2008. Starting at age 50, men and women who are at average risk should be screened regularly. Talk with your health care provider about screening options.

• ColonCancerCheck

• Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative Foundation

• Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada

Cervical Cancer

Ninety percent of cancer of the cervix is preventable when women have regular Pap (Papanicolaou) tests.   A Pap test can find early cervical cell changes that can be treated and is for all women who are or have ever been sexually active. To learn more talk with your doctor, nurse or nurse practitioner. Pap test clinic is available for women without a family doctor living in the Peterborough area, call 705-741-1191.

• Cervical Screening - Cancer Care Ontario
• Womens Health Matters
• Tell Someone
• Ontario’s HPV Vaccination Program
• The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
  

Testicular Cancer

Testicular Cancer is the most common form of cancer in young men (aged 15 to 35). The incidence of testicular cancer has increased 1.8% per year between 1995 and 2004.  In Ontario, the incidence has increased approximately 60% over the last 30 years.  

The Canadian Testicular Cancer Association