All Saskatchewan residents between the ages of 50 and 74 now have access to a potentially life-saving screening program, with today’s announcement that the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program has been launched in the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region. Through the program, residents can be screened for colorectal cancer with an easy-to-use in-home test.

A diagnosis of cancer should not get in the way of women having a dream fulfilled and the Cameco Touchdown for Dreams program is helping make this a reality. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and a Saskatchewan resident. A maximum of $5,000 will be provided towards the dream of a woman with a life threatening diagnosis of cancer. All applications for this year must be received by April 1, 2013.

More than 95 per cent of the province now has access to colorectal cancer screening, as the program has now expanded to include Sunrise Health Region. Through the program, residents can be screened for colorectal cancer with an easy-to-use in-home test.

All Saskatchewan women getting mammograms through the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency’s Screening Program for Breast Cancer now benefit from the most advanced screening and mammography technology. The program installed state of the art digital equipment on its mobile unit and in its Regina offices when the service relocated to 106 - 3275 Pasqua Street, near 25th Avenue.

Taking the time to get a Pap test could make a difference and save a woman’s life. October 22- October 28 marks Cervical Screening Awareness Week across Canada and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is encouraging women to be screened for cervical cancer by booking a routine Pap test.

Cancer patients currently receiving treatment are encouraged to get a flu shot through the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina or the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. The vaccine is offered free of charge to patients and will be available starting October 11, 2012.

It only takes minutes, but a screening mammogram could help save a woman’s life. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Saskatchewan women and during Breast Cancer Awareness month this October women are encouraged to get screened.