Mammograms
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Alberta lowers age for women to be screened for breast cancerAlberta Health Services has lowered the recommended age for biennial breast cancer screening for average-risk women from 50 to 45.HealthOct 18, 2022
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Cancer foundations in Saskatchewan launch fundraiser to save the ‘Breast Screening Bus’Since 2002, the Breast Screening Bus provided mammograms for residents in rural and remote communities of Saskatchewan, but funding is now needed for a new bus.HealthOct 3, 2022
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15 patients in N.L. require followup as review of thousands of mammograms continuesThe province's health authorities have identified 15 patients this week requiring further followup as a review continues of thousands of mammograms.HealthSep 15, 2022
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‘How the hell did this happen?’ More than 16,500 mammograms under review across N.L.Officials from three of the province's four health authorities told reporters the approximately 13,884 mammograms under scrutiny represent about 11,751 patients.HealthAug 31, 2022
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Newfoundland health authority reviewing about 3,000 mammograms for possible issuesThe health authority will review its mammogram viewing procedures and look at whether this error occurred because staff had been working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthAug 24, 2022
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Disabled women in Quebec still struggling with mammogram access: advocatesA community group advocating for people with disabilities claims some women are having trouble getting access to mammograms.CanadaMay 4, 2022
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AI can spot breast cancer better than humans, study findsArtificial intelligence programs are better at spotting cancer than humans, a new study suggests. What does that mean for cancer detection?HealthJan 1, 2020
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Many women aren’t told they have dense breasts. Here’s why it matters43 per cent of women ages 40 to 74 have dense breasts, and they can have serious implications.LifestyleOct 3, 2019
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New breast cancer screening guidelines are outdated and dangerous, experts sayMore than 130 breast-cancer doctors and researchers disagree with new screening recommendations, saying the task force is basing their recommendations on outdated data.HealthJan 28, 2019
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Patients should decide when to get mammograms: Canadian health expertsNew guidelines from the Canadian task force on preventive health are empowering women to take charge of their health when it comes to breast cancer screening.HealthDec 10, 2018
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