]> http://www.redflagsdaily.com/taxonomy/term/70/0 en http://www.redflagsdaily.com/aziz/2006_mar27 <p>There was a time, at least so it seemed, when a cancer diagnosis was relatively rare. That’s not the case anymore. Cancer is on the rise in North America. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, the number of new cases since 1973 has more than doubled. It is now estimated that 38 percent of women and 44 percent of men will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lives. </p> <p>While the numbers are increasing, the cancer establishment claims that 50 percent of all cases are related to known risks. Yes, we’re all familiar with the dangers of tobacco, sunburn, poor diet and inadequate exercise. But did you know that your exposure to the final risk factor — toxic chemicals — starts in your own home? </p> Aziz Cancer Consumer Environment Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:24:41 -0500