Meet the Researcher: Nitara Fernando
Nitara Fernando is a PhD student in the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western University. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Paula Foster. Cancer has deeply affected my family, with four of my aunts and uncles, as well as my grandfather passing away due to the disease. My family […]
2025 Research Prioritizes Quality of Life at SABCS: Living Well With Breast Cancer
This week, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS 2025) became a stage for international progress and innovation in breast cancer care. From cutting-edge therapies to research that focuses on how patients feel while living with cancer, the updates shared are shaping the future of treatment and patient experiences. SABCS 2025 highlighted exciting new treatment […]
WEBINAR: Understanding Risk of Recurrence
As part of our ongoing commitment to patient education and empowerment, we recently hosted a virtual webinar on the Risk of Recurrence on Wednesday, December 17th. The session brought together leading experts and patient voices to address one of the most common and least discussed concerns following breast cancer treatment. Why this conversation matteredRecurrence remains […]
Meet the Researcher: Jeri Spilberg
Jeri Spilberg is a MSc student in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Western University. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Alison Allan. Cancer is deeply woven into my family history, fueling my commitment to cancer research from an early age. My grandmother, a two-time breast cancer […]
Breast Cancer Canada Releases 2025 Annual Progress Report: The State of Breast Cancer Care in Canada
November 20, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Breast Cancer Canada has released its 2025 Annual Progress Report, offering a comprehensive overview of breast cancer care in Canada. The report highlights advances in treatment, screening, and policy, while also identifying ongoing gaps in equitable access to care. As the only national organization dedicated to funding research, […]
Lowering the National Breast Cancer Screening Age to 40: A Call to Action
By: Kimberly Carson, CEO, Breast Cancer Canada This week, I visited Ottawa to meet with Members of Parliament and federal officials about a critical priority: lowering the national breast cancer screening age to 40. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Canada, and early detection saves lives. When breast cancer is caught […]
Breast Cancer Survivorship Conference
Breast Cancer Canada Proud to Join the First-Ever Breast Cancer Survivorship & Supportive Care International Conference Breast cancer survivorship is entering a new era—one where life after treatment is recognized as its own critical phase of care. At Breast Cancer Canada, we believe this chapter deserves as much attention, evidence, and support as diagnosis and […]
Reporting Live for ESMO Berlin 2025
Breast Cancer Canada is reporting live from ESMO Congress in Berlin, connecting with Canadian and global researchers, oncologists, and innovators who are shaping the next era of precision breast cancer care. From early detection to metastatic treatment advances, the conversation is clear: personalized treatment isn’t the future: it’s right now. We’re here for Canadian patients. We’re […]
Breaking Barriers in Breast Cancer Care: Ontario Leads the Way
Breast Cancer Canada Applauds the Province’s Commitment to Timely Access and Life-Changing Treatments Breast Cancer Canada commends the Ontario government for its ongoing commitment to improving breast cancer care, highlighted by today’s announcement of the Fast Access to Specialized Therapies (FAST) program. This initiative aims to reduce wait times for breakthrough cancer treatments, ensuring patients […]
Get involved this October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here. This October, nearly 30,000 Canadians will hear the words “you have breast cancer.” Behind every diagnosis is a family whose world is changed forever. Breast cancer is personal. Screening and treatment should be personal too. Every patient deserves care that meets their unique needs, and every action we take […]
