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PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility)
HALIFAX, N.S., January 16, 2012/CNW/ Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic is proud to announce the launch of PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility), a free nine week exercise program for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA Fitness, resistance training and yoga, is an important patient-centered therapy for prostate cancer survivors in Halifax.

TELUS donation to support Prostate Cancer Canada
Toronto, ON- January 13, 2012- On January 10th, Prostate Cancer Canada received a generous donation of $100,000 from TELUS at the launch of the TIEd Together exhibition. TELUS’ donation was made possible through the Canadian Football League Grey Cup cause marketing campaign. The donation will support Prostate Cancer Canada’s ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease through research, education, support and awareness.

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Environmental Factors

Men who work in certain jobs have a higher likelihood of developing prostate cancer. Working in agriculture is linked to a 40 per cent increase in risk. The culprit is the chemical carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) that are found in some insecticides.

There is also a link between exposure to lead and prostate cancer, possibly because lead damages prostate cells and lowers the levels of zinc which prevents cell damage.

In November 2006, the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine reported that firefighters are at significantly higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Researchers believe there is a direct connection between the chemicals they are exposed to when they put out fires and their increased risk.

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Finally, there seems to be a link between asbestos and prostate cancer but not enough research has been done in this area.