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highest cancer death rate, ng cancer, among Canadian women. - An estimated 150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and 45 will die from It. - One in nine Canadian women will develop breast cancer at some point during her lifetime The good news... - Mortality rates from breast cancer are currently at their lowest since the 19505, as a result of earlier detection through organized mammography screening programs and improved therapies following surgery. - Since 1986, mortality rates have declined by 20%. - Lifestyle choices such as not smoking, eating healthy and staying physically active, can play an important role in reducing breast cancer risk gular screening is also very important because the earlier the cancer is found, the more successful the treatment. BSE stands for breast selfâ€"examination. a monthly examination of a woman's own breasts. Familiarity with your own breasts through BSE increases the likelihood that any changes or abnormalities will be detected. Clinical breast exam: A clinical breast exam is an examination performed by a qualified healthcare professional, often part of an annual check-up. If this is not routinely done, ask your physician/gynecologist to include it. Mammography: A mammogram is a safe, lowâ€"dose x-ray picture of the breast that can detect cancerous lumps so small they cannot be felt by breast selfâ€" examination. Overall, mammography is the best breast cancer-screening tool availabie today; it can detect tumors at an early stage, when they are small and most responsive to treatment. Ontario Breast Screening Program The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) is a comprehensive, organized breast cancer-screening program. Its mission is to reduce mortality from breast cancer by delivering high quality breast screening to Ontario women. Service is provided through dedicated breast screening centres, affiliate sites in hospitals and independent health facilities, as well as a mobile coach in the northern parts of Ontario. Women eligible for screening in the OBSP: Ontario residents - 50 years of age and over - no acute breast symptoms - no personal history of breast cancer "Canadian Cancer Society/National Cancer Institute of Canada: Canadian Cancer Statistics 2005, Toronto, Canada, 2005. - have not had a mammogram within the past i2 months - no history of breast implants The OBSP screens women 50 years of age and over and automatically recalls clients until the age of 74. Clients over the age of 74 are encouraged to consult with their family physician about continued screening. Appointments may be booked through the OBSP. The Ontario Breast Screening Program is a ROSE Partner. For more information about hosting a breast cancer ROSE Program, please contact Patty at roseprogram@fwio,on.ca. Don't Forget the Men At least one in every seven Canadian men is expected to develop Prostate Cancer in their lifetime, and one in four of them will die of it. it is the most common cancer in men, and the second most deadly form of cancer among males after lung cancer (Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada). An on this topic could be a life-saver for someone who doesn’t have regular check-ups. evening