Cancer Screening, Catch it Early: Your Health is Your Wealth
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Cancer Screening, Catch it Early: Your Health is Your Wealth
In Canada, 2 in 5 (40%) of individuals are expected to develop cancer in their lifetime (Canadian Cancer Society, 2021). Even young adults, in their 20’s and 30’s, can develop cancer. Prevention is the key, and understanding risk factors, symptoms, and engaging in early detection is critical. Healthy choices and informed decisions can further reduce the risk of developing cancer.
This webinar will focus on cervical, colon, and breast cancer. What is the role of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine in women AND men to prevent not just cervical, but other cancers as well? What can you do to lower your risk for breast and colon cancer? What are the symptoms, risk factors and recommendations for screening? How can staying positive have an impact on your well-being?
Join experts, Areesha Alimohammad, oncology nurse, Dr. Alysha Nensi, obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Usmaan Hameed, surgical oncologist, and Dr. Nimira Alimohammed, medical oncologist, to learn about risk reduction, taking proactive steps for cancer screening, and how an attitude of positivity can improve your health. We will also be joined by two special guests, Shirin Jiwa, breast cancer survivor, and her daughter, Shameen Mawji, both of whom will candidly share their lived experiences.
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Dr. Alysha Nensi is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. She received her undergraduate medical degree at Western University and then completed her residency at McMaster University. Following residency, she pursued a two-year fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at St. Michael's Hospital while concurrently completing her Masters of Science in Healthcare Quality at Queen's University.
Alysha is currently the Lead for Obstetrics and Gynecology for Aga Khan Health Services Afghanistan and also serves as a member of the Aga Khan Health Board’s Medical Advisory Service (MAS).
Dr. Usmaan Hameed is a Surgical Oncologist at North York General Hospital in Toronto who specializes in minimally invasive surgical treatment of gastrointestinal cancers such as stomach or colorectal cancer.
Raised in Edmonton, he completed his residency in General Surgery and fellowship in Surgical Oncology at the University of Toronto. He is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Nimira Alimohamed is a Medical Oncologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, AB. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. Her clinical areas of expertise include Genito-urinary and Breast oncology. She is also actively involved in medical education and is the Program Director for the Medical Oncology Residency Training Program at the University of Calgary. She is also involved with research in novel treatments for patients with cancer. When not at work, she is busy hiking, biking, and skiing with her family.
Shirin Jiwa and Shameen Mawji's story.
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