2014

September's #ChickenChat is all about "Cancer Awareness"

September's #ChickenChat is all about "Cancer Awareness"
September is Cancer Awareness Month – and for good reason. An estimated 191,300 new cases of cancer and 76,600 deaths from cancer will occur in Canada in 2014 1 . Cancer is a disease that affects many Canadians over the age of 50, however, it can occur at any age.

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As a Canadian, here's 4 Scary stats that we all need to know:


It is estimated that in 2014:

  1. 97,700 Canadian men will be diagnosed with cancer and 40,000 men will die from cancer.

  2. 93,600 Canadian women will be diagnosed with cancer and 36,600 women will die from cancer.

  3. On average, 524 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer every day.

  4. On average, 210 Canadians will die from cancer every day.


Kelly Atyeo, a nutritionist and fellow Chicken.ca Ambassador, addresses one of the more prevalent cancers facing Canadian women today. Take a moment and check out her article, " Ovarian Cancer in Canada – Building Awareness ".

It's time to get honest with ourselves and learn all we can about Cancer.

September's #ChickenChat is all about "Cancer Awareness"  


#ChickenChat Wednesdays with @chickenfarms @daimanuel @kellyatyeo

A few things we'll be tweeting about:

  1. Cancer Risk and Detection

  2. Cancer Prevention

  3. Eating well - the connection between diet and cancer

  4. Benefits of exercise and cancer risk reduction


What's #ChickenChat?


On Wednesday, September 17th 2014,  Chicken Farmers of Canada and Chicken.ca 's #ChickenChat is all about " Cancer Awareness" month.

We'll be talking about Cancer in the Canadian landscape and many of the health aspects associated with a healthy diet and active lifestyle, relating to reducing one's chances of developing cancer. We'll be sharing tips, recipes, and pertinent information that can directly help you and your loved ones better understand what immediate actions you can take to increase your likelihood of staying off one of Canada's most life-threatening diseases.

From 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST, join host @ChickenFarmers , and co-hosts me ( @DaiManuel ) and dietitian Kelly @KellyAteyo along with a number of other Tweeters as we hone in on the importance of "Cancer Awareness" month.

Join us, interact with questions and answers, as well as follow along using the # ChickenChat hashtag.

Ok, let's recap - what do I have to remember?



  1. Join us on Twitter this Wednesday September 17th from 12 Noon EST to 1 pm EST

  2. Be ready to learn awesome information about cancer, risk reduction, healthy meal options, and a ton of other useful information.

  3. There's no RSVP required - just follow the Host and Co-hosts and hashtag #ChickenChat to get involved.

  4. Lastly, remember to stay awesome!


See you at this month's "Cancer Awareness" #ChickenChat
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