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stouffville suntribune thursday feb 26 2004 13 colorectal cancer screening and surveillance colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer effecting both women and men equally and second leading cause of cancerrelated deaths in both canada and the united states it is the most common cause of cancer deaths in nonsmokers ontarios colorectal cancer incidence rate ranks among the highest in the world the lifetime probability of developing colorectal cancer in ontario is 6 or greater than 120 most cases of col orectal cancer occur in individuals at average risk but there is an increased incidence if there is family history if colon cancer is not found early it has a 50 mortality at 5 years colon cancer can be prevented because it has a long preclinical phase it most frequently begins as benign adeno matous polyps whose removal prevents invasive cancer as these can be easily detected and treated the importance of screening for colorectal cancer cannot be overstated recommendations all persons at average risk of colorectal cancer over the age of 50 should be screened using colonoscopy every 10 years double- contrast barium enema with sigmoidoscopy every 510 years or annual fecal occult blood test fobt andor flexible sigmoi doscopy at least every five years colonoscopy should be carried out if fobt is positive or polyps are found on sigmoi doscopy andor barium enema or if the barium enema shows an indeterminate lesion colonoscopy gives the most information but has a one in 2000 risk of perforation and requires sedation it is not readily available throughout canada but is available in markham because of facilities like the intestinal health institute certain environmental factors includ ing a diet high in fat excessive caloric and alcohol intake obesity sedentary life style and smoking are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer there is nothing in a diet known to prevent colon cancer periodic screening is the best way to prevent it dr iain murray intestinal health itistitute 2058312 mccowan rd markham onl3p8e1 tel 9059479437 fax 9059478532 balanced iife yoga strengthen 5odu y mind ana spirit weekly yoga classes in ashtanga flow mom baby prenatal restorative mm learn how to talk to others about their smoking call the canadian cancer societys toll free smokers helpline 18775135333 this message brought to you as a community service of economist suntribune hypnosis yes it works hypnosis can be your answer to a lifetime of weight gain stop smoking stress phobia presurgery positive change hypnotherapy lets discuss your situation york region 9057273777 mena lind hypnotist durham region 9055714877 i register now for yoga fore golf a visit our beailfiful studio or wwwiwlancedlifeyogaca for class times workshops rer ga therapy 62 brae u west rear entrance downtown uxbridge 4169704228 fitness and fun is only a 20 minute drive to uxbridge wwwbalahcedlifeyogaca help for fibromyalgia if you suffer from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue then attending this free symposium may be the most important thing you do this year it can show you an amazing new way to get immediate and lasting relief from many fibromyalgia symptoms you will dis cover what the true cause of these conditions are and how a natural procedure is giving sufferers their lives back with amazing results for many dr allen turner whose methods have been featured on the dini petty show national news canada am and riley live will present a free symposium on saturday february 28th 2004 at 1000 am at howard johnsons hotel 555 cochrane drive markham located conveniently close to the 404 call 18004793176 to reserve your seats today limited seating available reserve now see wwwtorontocomhojomarkham for directions to hotel or call 9054795000 stouffville denture clinic j5 r full partial dentures same day relines soft liners custom fitted sports guards repairs while you wait implant dentures bps dentures all insurance plans welcome 1 free no obligation consultation to answer your questions and concerns appointments also available in ajax for your convenience 90 6248 main st stouffville michael c deegan dd kbbwbbhmwmmwmaskkshhfflhhsewkji mmmmmi