This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Alcohol and Cancer: Did you know? Presentation prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention. August 2010 V1

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. How we’re fighting cancer doing everything we can to prevent cancer funding research to outsmart cancer empowering, informing and supporting Canadians living with cancer advocating for public policies to improve the health of Canadians rallying Canadians to get involved in the fight against cancer

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Agenda What is a standard drink? Alcohol and cancer Reducing your risk

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. How much is a drink?

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. A Hangover is the least of your worries:

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. True or False 1 drink a day on average can increase the risk of breast cancer. TRUE

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. What’s the Buzz? Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of developing several types of cancer.

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Alcohol consumption and cancer risk: Caused an estimated 6,160 new cases of alcohol- related cancers between 2000 and 2004 in Ontario. Source: Cancer Care Ontario, 2008

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. The Research

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Who determines that alcohol is causal for cancers? International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of WHO, UN system) Systematic evaluation scientists from 15 countries: Final evaluation based on predetermined criteria (

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Liquid calories

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Is there a safe level of drinking? No safe level Avoid alcohol: oPregnant women. oPeople with medial conditions such as liver disease or mental illness should avoid alcohol. oOperating machinery or driving a vehicle

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Reduce your risk: If you do drink, limit how much. Keep it to less than 1 drink a day for women and less than 2 drinks a day for men. The less alcohol you drink, the more you reduce your cancer risk.

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Reduce your risk: Be a non-smoker. Tobacco and alcohol together are worse for you than either one alone.

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Tips to cut down on alcohol: Try not to start drinking alcohol if you are thirsty Avoid salty snacks. Have some non-alcoholic or low-alcoholic drinks during the evening.

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Tips to cut down on alcohol: Space out your drinks. Always have a glass of water with you when you are having an alcoholic drink. Think about the strength of your drink.

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Mocktail recipes 8 cups of brewed tea (cooled) 2 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries ¼ cup of sugar ½ fresh orange Add lemon slices to garnish

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Questions?

This grey area will not appear in your presentation. For the most up-to-date information: visit call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at Thank you! Presentation prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention August 2010