Category: Progress

Mohawk College Students Advancing Breast Cancer Research

Mohawk College Students Advancing Breast Cancer Research Hamilton’s next generation of advertisers are driving groundbreaking research to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients. This holiday season, Breast Cancer Canada is

Meet the Researcher: Jeri Spilberg

Meet 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.

The Metastasizing Chair

The Metastasizing Chair Installation Urges Public Action for Early Breast Cancer Detection Breast cancer won’t wait—neither should routine screenings. Toronto, ON, October 30, 2024 – Breast Cancer Canada proudly unveils

2024 Progress Report on Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Canada has released the 2024 Progress Report on Breast Cancer This first-of-its-kind report, with evidence from the public, patients, and expert specialists, provides a comprehensive evaluation of breast

Recommendations for HER2+ Breast Cancer Treatment

Understanding Recommendations for HER2+ Breast Cancer Treatment in Canada HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer is a more aggressive form of breast cancer, affecting about 14% of patients. Thankfully, breakthroughs in targeted

Join Us at the Canadian Reception at SABCS

Breast Cancer Canada is excited to host an exclusive evening of networking and national research announcements at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. We warmly invite Canadian oncologists, researchers, and

Cortney & Connie: Twin sisters carrying the BRCA2 Gene

This year alone, more than 30,000 Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer. My journey began in 2015, when I was just 29 years old. A lump under

Manitoba removing barriers for breast screening

Manitoba is taking a significant step forward in breast cancer care with a new plan to lower the age for self-referral mammogram screenings. Currently, women under 50 need a doctor’s

New Survey Reveals 94% of Canadians Back Earlier Screening

A Call for Equitable Access to Breast Cancer Care Nationwide Today, Breast Cancer Canada (BCC), a national charity dedicated to saving lives through breast cancer research, released new data revealing

Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Care

For many Canadians facing a breast cancer diagnosis, the journey is filled with both physical and emotional challenges. While treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation are crucial, research presented at

Sign Up, Know More