The Premature Death of Jack Layton
Cancer affects everyone even the greatest politicians of this world. Colon cancer is a disease that affects many Canadians each year. In 2011, over 25,000 men had developed prostate cancer. Close to 5,000 men have died have died from this form of cancer. The good news is that this cancer can be beat. There is roughly a 96 percent survival rate after 5 years from the time of diagnosis. Canadians including Montrealers over the age of 50 should go to the hospital for a colonoscopy at least every five years to protect themselves against this disease.
Jack Layton Leaves us way to soon
Cancer affects everyone even the greatest politicians of this world. Colon cancer is a disease that affects many Canadians each year. In 2011, over 25,000 men had developed prostate cancer. Close to 5,000 men have died have died from this form of cancer. The good news is that this cancer can be beat. There is roughly a 96 percent survival rate after 5 years from the time of diagnosis. Canadians including Montrealers over the age of 50 should go to the hospital for a colonoscopy at least every five years to protect themselves against this disease.
Jack Layton leaves us way too soon
Jack, we all love you in Quebec you were a rare breed, a politician with a true heart. Even if some Canadians did not agree with his politics, they all loved Jack, the man. In Quebec we have an expression, cet un bon Jack, it means in English, he is a good guy, and Jack really was a good guy.
The man lived his life according to his beliefs. In the election debates Jack Layton pointed out to the Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff, how he had the poorest attendance record of all the members of parliament, yet he was running for the position of Prime Minister of Canada. Jack pointed out that ordinary Canadians who do not go to work, do not get promotions.
This statement was not an attack, this was a conviction for Jack Layton. Jack Layton had prostate cancer yet after his treatment he returned to work. When asked was he really able to take on this feat at this time, he responded, Canadians have serious illnesses and have to return to work all the time, why should I be any difference?
Sources embedded in text
Published by Carol Roach
Carol Roach holds a masters in counselling psychology. She worked as a therapist at the Douglas Hospital in Montreal before becoming a professional writer.Carol is the author of the book Picking Up The Piece... View profile
Types of Exercise that Lower Colon Cancer RiskStart exercising now to lower your risk of colon cancer, reports a study.- Colon Cancer Symtoms: Do Not Ignore ThemMy aunt lived only seven months after she was diagnosed with colon cancer.
- Colon Cancer Can Take the Life of Someone You KnowColon cancer can be vicious and just recently it took the life of someone well known to the media, Tony Snow.
Teddy Pendergrass Loses Battle with Deadly Colon CancerThe death of R&B music artist Teddy Pendergrass brings colon cancer to the forefront of our minds. Are you doing everything you can to reduce your risk of colon cancer?- Colon Cancer in People Who Didn't Have Routine ColonoscopyColonoscopies to screen for colon cancer are recommended every 10 years beginning at age 50 for people at average risk for this disease, the second-leading U.S. cancer killer of men and women combined.
- Study Points to a Link Between Male Infertility and Prostate Cancer
- Survive Colon Cancer: Exercise Lowers Risk of Dying
- If Statins Lower Colon Cancer Risk, How Does This Work?
- Colon Cancer is Serious
- What Are the Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer?
- Understanding the Stages of Prostate Cancer
- Low Dose Aspirin May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
2 Comments
Post a CommentSadly, cancer has taken too many lives in the blink of an eye. cheers
Excellent article, Carol. It is very important for people 50 and over to be screened for colon cancer. It is one of the easiest exams ever.