Meet the Researcher: Sadia Khan
Sadia Khan is an MSc student in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Western University. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Phillip Blanchette and Dr. Jacques Raphael.
Insights from Dr. Mita Manna
Dr. Mita Manna, Medical Oncologist at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre and associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan, recently delivered an inspiring talk on the future of breast cancer care and research. As a former Provincial Disease Site Lead for Breast Malignancies and Chair of Breast Cancer Canada’s REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance, Dr. Manna […]
Breast Cancer Canada announces 2026 Research Traineeship Awardees
Breast Cancer Canada is pleased to announce the awarding of eight new scholarships and fellowships at the Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Unit (BCC-TRU) at London Health Sciences. These awards are a reflection of the ongoing commitment to accelerating progress, and investing in the next generation of researchers. Trainees compete annually for these awards. Applications […]
Breast Cancer Canada: Canadian Night at ASCO 2026
Breast Cancer Canada warmly invites you to Canadian Night at ASCO 2026, a special evening to connect with Canadian researchers, patient advocates, and healthcare leaders while celebrating progress in breast cancer research. Event Details:Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Burnham Ballroom, JW Marriott Chicago – 4th Floor151 W Adams St, Chicago, […]
Survey: Cancer Care Navigation in Canada
Breast Cancer Canada has launched a national survey to better understand how cancer care navigation is experienced across the country, from both the patient and oncology nurse navigator perspective. Cancer care can be complex and overwhelming. For many patients, nurse navigators play an important role in guiding through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. They help coordinate […]
Meet the Researcher: Anayra Goncalves
Anayra Goncalves is a PhD student in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at WesternUniversity. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr.Armen Parsyan and Dr. Alison Allan. What specific areas of breast cancer research are you currently focusing on, and why are theyimportant?My research focuses on triple negative breast […]
Understanding BRCA2
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Canada. While age remains the strongest risk factor, inherited genetic mutations also play an important role. In approximately five to ten percent of cases, breast cancer is caused by inherited gene mutations. One of the most well-known is BRCA2. At Breast Cancer Canada, we […]
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 […]
