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Canadian Cancer Society partners with Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to educate women about breast cancer
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2004 VANCOUVER -
The Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon Division has joined forces with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter to promote breast health and mammograms.
Thanks in part to support from TELUS and the BC Ministry of Health Services, the two organisations have created an interactive educational exhibit that will travel to 26 communities across British Columbia over the next six months. The TELUS Tour for the Cure will promote the importance of breast health including prevention, detection, screening and treatment options.
Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon Division CEO Barbara Kaminsky is thrilled that BC women and their families will have greater access to breast health information. "The Tour for the Cure will be coming to local shopping centres, so we know we are going to get a lot of exposure. Our interactive displays will provide easy-to-understand information on how women can help prevent breast cancer. In addition, there will be current statistics, tips on how to make healthy choices and news about current research. It's something that's not to be missed."
Another mandate of the Tour for the Cure is to increase screening mammography participation. Less than 49% of eligible BC women participate in the screening program. According to the World Health Organisation, a minimum participation rate of 70% is required for a successful program. "BC women are fortunate enough to have wide access to mammography screening, so it doesn't make sense that less than half of the target group is getting screened. It's free and it's available in almost all communities around the province. Whether it's through a medical facility or a travelling van, we encourage women to take charge of their health," adds Kaminsky.
The TELUS Tour for the Cure starts in September 2004 and will run until May 2005 in the following communities:
2004:
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Abbotsford
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September 24-25
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Sevenoaks Shopping Centre
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Victoria
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September 29 - October 3
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Mayfair Shopping Centre
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Nanaimo
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October 6 -10
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Woodgrove Centre
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Port Alberni
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October 13 - 17
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Alberni Mall
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Courtenay
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October 19 - 22
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Driftwood Mall
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Campbell River
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October 24 - 26
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Ironwood Mall
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Penticton
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November 3 - 7
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Cherry Lane Shopping Centre
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Vernon
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November 10 -13
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Village Green Mall
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2005:
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Kelowna
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January 12-16
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Orchard Park
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Kamloops
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January 19 - 23
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Aberdeen Mall
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Prince George
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January 26 - 30
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Pine Centre Mall
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Dawson Creek
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February 2 - 6
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Dawson Mall
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Fort St. John
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February 9 -13
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Totem Mall
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Smithers
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February 17- 20
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Venue TBC
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Terrace
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February 23 - 27
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Skeena Mall
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Prince Rupurt
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March 2 - 5
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Rupurt SquareShopping Centre
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Trail
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March 10-13
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Waneta Plaza
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Castlegar
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March 16 - 20
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Venue TBC
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Nelson
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March 23 - 27
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Chahko Mika Mall
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Cranbrook
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March 20 - April 2
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Tamarack Shopping Centre
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Chilliwack
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April 6 -10
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Cottonwood Mall
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Langley
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April 13 - 17
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Willowbrook Mall
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Surrey
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April 20 - 24
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Guilford Town Centre
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Burnaby
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April 27 - May 1
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Metrotown
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North Vancouver
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May 4 - 8
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Capilano Mall
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Richmond
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May 11 - 14
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Richmond Centre
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The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website www.cancer.ca or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333.
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For more information, please contact: Sajeeta Saroop Communications and Public Affairs BC and Yukon Division Phone:
(604) 675-7303
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