Council Update Entrance of the Giant Colon exhibit at the Six Nations Community Hall Giant Colon Raises Awareness for Early Detection of Cancer 06/06/11 – As part of this past Community Awareness Week, Six Nations Public Health presented an Information Open House raising awareness about the early detection of all forms of cancer. The Juravinski Cancer Centre, Miles-To-Go Cancer Support and the Canadian Cancer Society set up information booths in the community hall. People picked up flyers that stated the best way to combat the onset of cancer is early detection. In particular, the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada presented the Giant Colon Tour. The Giant Colon exhibit had an interactive display that pointed out the early warning signs of Colorectal Cancer and how this disease plays out if left undetected. Some of the facts exhibited during the Interactive Walk through the Giant Colon Display are as follows. Colorectal Cancer is: the second leading cause of cancer death affects men and women almost equally can be prevented with early screening 90% curable if caught early Risk Factors: age 50 and over family history of colorectal cancer personal history of polyps obesity or poor diet sedentary lifestyle smoking or excessive alcohol consumption Crohn’s disease (also known as inflammatory bowel disease) or Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms are as follows: loss of appetite unexplained weight loss nausea, vomiting narrower than normal stools blood in stools    Go Back To Main Page Contact Us Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council 1695 Chiefswood Rd. Ph: (519) 445-2201 fax: (519) 445-4208 Business Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Google Search SixNations.ca Employment Policy   Employment Policy

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