About 6,200 Nova Scotians will be diagnosed with cancer in 2017, however many of these cancers can be prevented or found early when treatment is more effective.
The Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program is working with partners to influence policy and planning to create environments that support Nova Scotians in being able to adopt healthy lifestyles. Nova Scotians can lower their risk of being diagnosed with cancer by:
- Not smoking
- Being physically active
- Limit alcoholic drinks
- Limit the amount of salt in your diet
- Limit the amount of red and processed meats in your diet
- Avoiding tanning beds and practicing sun safety
- Participating in cancer screening programs
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Breast Screening (External Site)
Offered at 10 locations
Breast screening in Nova Scotia is administered by the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program.
You can find them at https://breastscreening.nshealth.ca
Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
Contact
Cervical Cancer Prevention Program office
Tel: 1-888-480-8588
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Individuals can request a print out of the cervical screening history (Pap tests performed...
Colon Cancer Prevention Program
The Colon Cancer Prevention Program mails home screening kits to all Nova Scotians aged 50 to 74 with the goal of preventing cancer, or finding it early when treatment is...