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Libby’s sister, Kim, responds to the breast cancer screening guideline update
Say the name Libby and many of us in the breast cancer community immediately feel an ache in our hearts. Libby's sister, Kim, has written this heartrendingly beautiful piece in...
Testimonies to Federal Health Committee and the Status of Women Committee
Dr Jean Seely Dear members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft CTF breast cancer screening guidelines As a breast imaging specialist, I diagnose...
Recent Canadian Studies make a clear case for screening at 40
Science that should influence the Breast Screening Guidelines 1. The incidence rates of breast cancer in women under the age of 50 in Canada have increased significantly in the past...
DBC Press Release: Medical experts call for reform of federal preventive health task force
NEWS RELEASE Medical experts call for reform of federal preventive health task force\ “Lives are at stake. It is our duty to prioritize the well-being of all Canadians.” April 15,...
Andrea Douglas writes poignantly about resilient young women facing breast cancer
Here is Andrea Douglas' First person article published in the Globe and Mail April 14th I turned 64 recently - not a particularly significant number - but after facing a...
Our Winter Newsletter
Dense Breasts Canada Winter 2024 Update. Lots of policy changes in Canada happening! https://sh1.sendinblue.com/alckkm4ghxpfe.html?t=1710610872
Let’s talk about systemic racism in Canada’s breast screening guidelines
Is there systemic racism in Canada’s breast screening guidelines? With our breast cancer screening guidelines under review right now, it’s beyond time to take action. What’s the issue? Canada’s breast...
OP-ED: Gaps remain in Quebec’s New Breast Screening Policy
In recent years, we've been thrilled to see many provinces improve their breast screening practices with with density notification, screening at 40, and supplemental screening. It makes us sad though...
Our 2023 Highlights
Check out our highlight reel https://www.facebook.com/densebreastscanada/videos/763076675851678/