Breast Cancer
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She advocated for better breast cancer screening. Her friends continue the fightAdvocates and friends of a Nova Scotia woman who died from stage IV breast cancer are urging the province to update its screening policy for women with dense breast tissue.HealthDec 10
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How to advocate for a mammogram under age 50: ‘Don’t be afraid to speak up’Many women in Canada aged 40 and up now have the option to self-refer or ask a doctor for breast cancer screening, yet many may still face pushback from health-care providers.HealthOct 30
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Advocates urge Ontario to change funding for breast prostheses, ostomy suppliesAdvocates for breast cancer survivors and people who have had ostomy surgeries are calling for changes to the way an Ontario program covers certain medical devices.HealthOct 18
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Manitoba government lowers age for self-referral breast cancer screeningThe Manitoba government has announced a plan to expand breast cancer screening for the second time in a month.HealthOct 10
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‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals ‘aggressive’ breast cancer diagnosisJenna Fischer was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer in December — now, she's encouraging others to 'take care of those ticking time bags.'EntertainmentOct 9
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Breast cancer is rising among U.S. young women even as deaths drop: studyAccording to the study released Tuesday, breast cancer incidence has been rising by one per cent each year between 2012 and 2021, with the increase faster in those under 50.CanadaOct 1
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Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan fundraising $3M to meet expanded scope demandsThe Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is launching a new fundraising campaign to help younger women access breast cancer screening services across the province.HealthSep 24
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Province to lower age for breast cancer screening for Manitobans by end of 2025Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the age for mammogram screenings will be lowered to 45 by the end of next year in Manitoba, with a longer-term goal of reducing it to 40.HealthSep 24
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Nova Scotia Liberal says province not doing enough to screen for breast cancerA Liberal member for Clayton Park West told a legislature committee on Tuesday that the province's breast screening program should include MRI scans for women with dense breasts.HealthJul 10
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Breast cancer screening decision prompts review of Canada’s task forceMark Holland said he is opening an external review of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care amid its decision to not lower the breast cancer screening age.HealthMay 30
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