In the News
Hamilton Did Not Have Skin Cancer: Report
Friday, August 12, 2011
Press reports Thursday erroneously alleged that actor George Hamilton was treated in July for skin cancer, misrepresenting the fact that Hamilton instead had non-cancerous benign lesions removed by a dermatologist.… continue reading
Skin cancer charity tricks 14,000
Friday, August 12, 2011
A product claiming to ‘triple the power of the sun’ for the ultimate tan might scare off health-savvy consumers – but it attracted thousands of sun worshippers to try and buy the cream.… continue reading
Most pregnant women aren’t getting enough vitamin D: study
Friday, August 12, 2011
The majority of pregnant women in Vancouver might not be getting enough vitamin D, even with prenatal supplements, according to a study published on Thursday.
CCS on the beaches – Tanning is Out
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Guest blog by Stacey Berisavac
A team of Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and The Burnadettes, ‘Scarlett and Burnie’, recently visited Kitsilano beach in Vancouver to raise awareness about the dangers of tanning. These show stopping comedians helped us spread the message that “Tanning is Out” to beach goers attending the BC Open volleyball tournament.
Breast Cancer Prevention Study Focusing on Role of Vitamin D Deficiency Launched by GrassrootsHealth
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
A new study will seek to examine the effects of vitamin D deficiency in relation to breast cancer rates – specifically, the study centers around investigating the occurrence of breast cancer among a population of women 60 and over who achieve and maintain a targeted vitamin D serum level in the bloodstream.
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