Breast Cancer

• Can GLP-1s lower some cancer risks? What new research suggests

  Currently, two generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy are available for Canadians to purchase for patients who use it to treat diabetes or weight loss for a fraction of the cost.

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  Jun 11
  
• ‘X-Men’ actor Tyler Mane diagnosed with breast cancer: ‘It’s super rare’

  'One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and I'm one of them,' retired Canadian wrestler Tyler Mane said.

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  Jun 11
  
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• Canada is launching a new panel on preventative cancer screenings

  The committee replaces a task force that was suspended in March 2025 following controversy over its decision not to recommend breast cancer screening for women under age 50.

  Health

  Jun 10
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• These are the Canadian regions with the highest rates of breast cancer

  Between 2010 and 2020, rural regions in Quebec, Ontario and the Prairies had the highest rates, while Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver had the lowest rates.

  Health

  May 21
• Manitoba researchers developing breakthrough breast cancer imaging technology

  New research at the University of Manitoba looks to address challenges with breast cancer detection with the help of a Winnipeg-based medical imaging company.

  Canada

  Apr 28
• Eligibility age for free breast cancer screening being lowered in Alberta

  Alberta is also putting $2.25 million into a new oncofertility program – a type of medical treatment focused on preserving fertility for patients before cancer treatment.

  Health

  Apr 22
• Breast cancer initiative sending patients to Alberta is reducing Sask. wait list

  Breast cancer diagnostic wait times are decreasing thanks to a Saskatchewan initiative sending patients to Alberta, but some are pushing for more in-province care.

  Health

  Mar 30
• Saskatchewan women advocate for shorter mammogram wait times

  Women across Saskatchewan are voicing their concerns as those waiting for breast cancer treatment face unbearably long wait times.

  Health

  Feb 15
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• Saskatchewan lowers age eligibility for breast cancer screenings

  The Saskatchewan government is making changes to breast cancer screening eligibility requirements. The move is expected to help save the lives of countless women in the province.

  Health

  Jan 4
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• Saskatchewan drops age eligibility for breast cancer screenings to 43

  As of Jan. 1, women aged 43 and over are eligible for screenings, as part of a plan to gradually lower the age to 40 over the next six months.

  Health

  Jan 2