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Tobacco and Cancer

Tobacco and Cancer. Still a problem in today’s youth!. Presentations prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention May 2012 v4. Presentation prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention February 2010, V2.

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Tobacco and Cancer

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  1. Tobacco • and • Cancer • Still a problem in today’s youth! • Presentations prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention May 2012 v4 Presentation prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention February 2010, V2

  2. Canadian Cancer Society Mission The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

  3. Agenda • what is cancer • cancers associated with tobacco • overview of tobacco issues • myths of tobacco • why quit…

  4. Definition of cancer • starts in our cells • exists when cells do not behave normally; i.e. mutate and grow • not just one disease • risk factors increase your chances of getting cancer

  5. Tobacco and cancer • 30% of cancer deaths • 17% of Canadians (15 years or older) were current smokers in 2010 • 16% of Ontarians 15-19 yrs smoke (2010)

  6. Cancers associated with tobacco use • Bladder • Cervical • Colorectal • Esophageal • Kidney • Larynx • Mouth and throat • Pancreas • Stomach • Some ovarian tumours • Lung

  7. Lung cancer

  8. Risk factors • smoking tobacco • second-hand smoke • exposure to asbestos • exposure to radon • having lung cancer before • family history of lung cancer • air pollution

  9. Other tobacco products • rolled tobacco (cigars, cigarillos,etc) • pipes and water pipes (hookah, etc) • smokeless tobacco (chew or plug, snuff)

  10. What’s in a cigarette? • more than 4 000 chemicals are inhaled • over 50 are cancer causing

  11. “Light” or “Smooth” cigarettes are better for me. False

  12. If I quit smoking, I’ll gain a lot of weight. False

  13. Smoking harms only me. False

  14. Quitting is a process • 70% of teens tried to quit • about 19% managed to stop for 12 months

  15. Benefits of Quitting Smoking…. • 8 hours • 2 days • 2 weeks to 3 months • 1 to 9 months • after 1 year

  16. Resources To Help You Quit • Quit 4 Life - quit4life.com • Leave The Pack Behind (College/University based - leavethepackbehind.org • Teen Net – smokingzine.org

  17. Smokers’ Helpline • Provides support to adults wanting to quit or needing help to stay smoke-free

  18. For the most up-to-date information: • visit www.cancer.ca • call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333 Thank you!

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