Breast Cancer Screening

• 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.

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  Jun 10
  
• 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.

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  May 21
  
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• 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.

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  Mar 30
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• 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.

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  Feb 15
• 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.

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  Jan 4
• 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.

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  Oct 30, 2024
• Breast cancer is rising among U.S. young women even as deaths drop: study

  According 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.

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  Oct 1, 2024
• Breast cancer screening decision prompts review of Canada’s task force

  Mark 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.

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  May 30, 2024
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• Begin breast cancer screening at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society urges

  The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is urging all provinces and territories to begin breast cancer screening at age 40 for those at average risk of the disease.

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  May 9, 2024
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• Saskatchewan government to send breast cancer screening patients to private company in Calgary

  The Saskatchewan government says it's going to send breast cancer patients to Calgary for screening as the province continues to deal with medical imaging backlogs.

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  Nov 29, 2023