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New Brunswick mammogram reports will now include breast density information
New Brunswick is the latest province to mandate that women be told their breast density following a mammogram, but experts say the welcome move falls short of a broader breast cancer strategy they’d like to see extended coast-to-coast.
Dense breasts: an organization deplores that Quebec does not directly inform women
An organization deplores that the Quebec government does not directly disclose to women important information for their health: do they have dense breasts or not? Deprived of this information, Quebec women cannot take measures to detect breast cancer in time, he believes.
Breast density and breast cancer: Inform women directly of their density
Breast cancer survivors are putting pressure on the Quebec government to ensure that women are directly informed of their breast density in their mammography report and of the risks associated with dense breasts.
And if your mammography does not decent your cancer
What if you had a mammogram and the results did not show your cancer? That’s what happened to Annie Slight, a woman who was diagnosed at age 42 with a late diagnosis of stage 2, grade 3 breast cancer that was not detected during her routine mammogram. She told me her story and now wants to educate women about this little known factor that made all the difference for her: breast density.
Breast density information to be included with all N.S. mammogram results
It’s a frightening statistic that far too many women in Nova Scotia are aware of: One in eight will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. But now the Nova Scotia health care system is aiming to give women new and potentially life-saving information on their breast health with every mammogram report. Women in the province will now be able to learn whether they have dense breasts with the results of their mammogram as part of the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program.
Nova Scotia first province to include breast density results in all mammograms
Nova Scotia has become the first province to provide breast density results to all women who undergo a mammogram, using a new technology pioneered in-house. The standardized changes are effective immediately, with the new Densitas breast density assessment software already installed in screening centres across Nova Scotia.
Breast Density Information Available
Information about breast density is an important part of breast cancer screening and ensuring early detection and treatment. That is why it will now be automatically included in a woman’s screening mammography report. Nova Scotia is the first province in Canada to use a software that assesses breast density and automatically shares results.
Many women aren’t told they have dense breasts. Here’s why it matters
Until a few weeks ago, Brenda, 52, only had two mammograms — once when she turned 40 and again when she turned 50. Both came back clear.
P.E.I. women can expect breast density notification this fall, officials say
‘We did include it in out platform and it is our intention to roll out this initiative’
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Experts shocked by magnitude of online misinformation around mammogram safety in Sask.
Women 43 and older can now sign up for breast cancer screening without doctor referral.
Saskatchewan lowers age eligibility for breast cancer screenings
The Saskatchewan government is making changes to breast cancer screening eligibility requirements to help with early detection among younger women at risk.
Advocates call on Nova Scotia to update its breast cancer screening policy
There are bolstered calls from advocates for Nova Scotia to change its policy on supplemental breast cancer screening. This, after the federal health minister paused a task force that designs nation-wide cancer screening guidelines. Ella Macdonald reports.
Report recommends expanding Quebec’s breast cancer screening program to 45-49
A new Quebec Health Institute report recommends expanding breast cancer screening to women aged 45-49.
Advocates call on Nova Scotia to update its breast cancer screening policy
There are bolstered calls from advocates for Nova Scotia to change its policy on supplemental breast cancer screening. This, after the federal health minister paused a task force that designs nation-wide cancer screening guidelines. Ella Macdonald reports.
Canada won’t lower breast cancer screening guidelines to 40, despite expert pushback
Canada’s guidelines for routine breast cancer screenings will remain unchanged, despite mounting pressure from medical experts who have labelled them as “dangerous.”
Sask. breast cancer patients, advocates call for change to new screening guidelines.
Advocates for breast cancer awareness are calling for reforms to Canada’s new breast cancer screening guidelines that were released last week.
CTV National News: Breast cancer screenings
New guidelines in Canada suggest not all women in their 40s should be routinely screening for breast cancer. Judy Trinh explains.
The U.S. may lower the breast cancer screening age to 40. Should Canada follow?
OTTAWA- November 24, 2021 – Jennifer Quaid, an Ottawa law prof who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer just after she turned 50. She had asked for a mammogram earlier but was told she didn’t qualify. PHOTO BY JEAN LEVAC /Postmedia Article content Just days after a U.S. task force recommended breast cancer screening begin at age 40, the Ontario government says it is looking at a similar move.
Radio Interviews
Experts shocked by magnitude of online misinformation around mammogram safety in Sask.
Expanded mammogram access in Saskatchewan is being met with a wave of online misinformation. The CBC’s Laura Sciarpelletti joins us to explain why that matters and breakdown the massive amounts of misinformation on the safety of the procedure being circulated online.
Expanding Breast Cancer Screening Access and Addressing Tissue Density Risks
Jennie Dale, Founder and Executive Director of Dense Breasts Canada, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about Manitoba lowering the breast cancer screening age to 45 and why further policy changes are needed to protect those with dense breast tissue and high-risk groups.
DBC Co-founder Jennie Dale speaks to Kelly Cutrara from 640 Radio
DBC Co-founder Jennie Dale has always wanted to chat with Kelly Cutrara because she asks the questions that get to the heart of the matter and plus Jennie loves to talk about breast screening.
DBC’s Director of Advocacy and Education, Quebec
Annie Slight speaks to CJAD 800AM Montreal about breast density
DBC’s co-founder, Jennie Dale, speaks with CBC’s Island Morning
DBC’s co-founder, Jennie Dale, speaks with CBC’s Island Morning about Sharon MacNeill- her diagnosis , successful advocacy for density notification and her legacy.
Island Morning with Mitch Cormier
CBC Radio’s Island Morning is a news and current affairs information source for Prince Edward Island. Host Mitch Cormier talks about the issues that matter to the people of P.E.I.
Canada’s breast screening practices are failing women, according to new report
640AM Radio: Dr. Paula Gordon speaks to Kelly Cutrara
Shift – NB with Vanessa Vander Valk
Shift is an energetic two and a half hours that connects people in the province with the events of the day and with each other.