Mr. Speaker, the purpose of cancer month is to direct attention and provide information on the work of the Canadian Cancer Society in research, education, community programs, and to raise funds to support these endeavours.
The aim of cancer month is to reduce the occurrence of cancer by encouraging people to change their life-styles.
Cancer is a life threatening and disabling disease presently under intensive research to determine its cause, and to provide more information regarding its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
The Department of Health will be collaborating with regional health and hospital boards regarding awareness of cancer month. Also, the department's health promotion section will liaise with boards to facilitate planning of awareness activities supporting the theme. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.