Expert Alert - This Father’s Day, help Dad fight and prevent cancer!
Experts from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) available to discuss cancers affecting men
ATTENTION: Assignment editors, health, research and science reporters
| For immediate release - | 2011-14 |
OTTAWA (June 15, 2011)
When is the last time you committed to your annual checkup? Early detection and prevention is the key to the fight against all cancers. A small investment of time into your health can have long term impacts on leading a healthy and full life. Studies in all areas of cancers affecting men – from biological aspects (prostate, testicles, etc.) to health services (prevention, detection and treatment) – have all played an important role in the advancements we have seen today.
CIHR is making strides at tackling cancers related to men. Through its strategic research priority areas, CIHR has raised awareness around the importance of prevention and early detection, and has also funded several grants studying prostate and testicular cancers.
In light of Father's Day (June 19), the following experts from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are available to discuss these cancers from prevention to treatment:
Experts:
A look at advancements in cancers related to men over the years
Dr. Morag Park, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)
A look at prostate cancer in Canada
Dr. Fred Saad, CIHR-funded researcher (Montreal, QC)
Preventing the risk of Colon Cancer
Dr. Heather Bryant, CIHR-funded researcher (Toronto, ON)
What are the psychological impacts of cancer on family?
Dr. Eva Grunfeld, CIHR-funded researcher (Toronto, ON)
Survivorship: Translating knowledge into action for testicular cancer survivors
Dr. Jennifer Jones, CIHR-funded researcher (Toronto, ON)
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The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 13,600 health researchers and trainees across Canada.
To schedule an interview, please contact:
David Coulombe
CIHR Media Specialist
Office: 613- 941-4563
Cellphone: 613-808-7526
Fax: 613- 954-6653
Email: mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca