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How to Play Sudoku

The objective of the game is to fill all the blank squares in a game with the correct numbers. There are three very simple rules to follow:

lEvery row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order

lEvery column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order

lEvery 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9

Every Sudoku game begins with a number of squares already filled in. The difficulty of each game is largely a function of how many squares are filled in. The more squares that are known, the easier it is to figure out which numbers go in the open squares. As you fill in squares correctly, options for the remaining squares are narrowed and it becomes easier to complete the puzzle.

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Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate start to grow uncontrollably. In the early stages, the disease is very curable. If untreated, prostate cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body and produce secondary tumours (metastasizes).

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During his lifetime, 1 in 6 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and this number is expected to rise to 1 in 4 within a decade.

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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to afflict Canadian men. In fact, it is as prevalent to men as breast cancer is to women.

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Men with a family history of prostate cancer or those of African or Caribbean descent have a greater risk of being diagnosed with the disease – as do men who are overweight, and men who maintain a high-fat, low-fibre diet.

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Although 80% of all cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in men over age 65, a man’s risk of prostate cancer increases after age 50.

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The good news? Over 90% of prostate cancer cases are curable if detected and treated in their earliest stages. Early detection is key.

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Prostate Cancer Canada advises men and their doctors to take the time to discuss the merits of prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood testing, followed by a digital rectal examination (DRE) for early detection of prostate cancer.

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Prostate Cancer Canada strongly recommends that men over 40 establish a baseline PSA value and men over 50 consider annual or semi-annual PSA monitoring.

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Prostate Cancer Canada funds programs related to awareness, education, advocacy and for the support of those affected – along with research into the prevention, detection and treatment of prostate cancer.

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Through the Prostate Cancer Canada Network (PCCN), Prostate Cancer Canada is focused on establishing a nation-wide network of prostate cancer support groups to help men and their families.

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Prostate Cancer Canada is driving essential prostate cancer research both nationally and internationally by facilitating collaboration between patients, scientists and research institutions.

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Donor-supported research is moving us closer to our goal of finding a cure for prostate cancer, and new discoveries are continually leading to improved diagnostics and better treatment strategies.

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There are a number of ways to make a contribution. For example: You can mail in a gift by completing the reply coupon included with this package, or fill in the reverse and become a ResearchWorks monthly donor. You can also visit us on the web at prostatecancer.ca/donations to make a gift online.

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Another way to support Prostate Cancer Canada is through ‘‘planned giving”. Remembering PCC through a bequest in your will is the perfect way to leave a legacy of support, compassion, and innovation for Canadian men and their families who are facing a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

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Answers to Sudoku Puzzles

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What are the numbers?

l Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to afflict Canadian men.

l Prostate cancer is turning up in men in their 40s.

l 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

l 24,600 men will be diagnosed with the disease this year.

l 4,300 Canadian men will die from prostate cancer this year.

l 250,000 men in Canada are currently living with the disease.

l Over 90% of prostate cancer cases are curable if detected and treated in their earliest stages.


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