Category: Progress

Thank You for Making Progress

Thank you to everyone who supported the Walk-a-Thon to Mother’s Day powered by Cleo in support of Breast Cancer Canada this past spring. We are grateful to those who participated

Breast Cancer Canada Launches $1M Fellowship To Expand Research Funding

With a new fellowship and a series of distinct funding initiatives, Breast Cancer Canada and its partners continue to push the boundaries of research with the goal of ending breast

Breast Cancer Canada announces 500K in new funding

As the breast cancer landscape evolves and we know more through research, it’s important that we diversify our funding in line with current needs. Right now, that looks like investing

For the Sake of Canadians – Breast Cancer Screening Must Evolve

Research is revolutionizing how we detect, treat and manage breast cancer. Yet, our national guidelines and screening practices aren’t evolving in tandem. Early detection is crucial, as 1 in 8

How Pride Month Highlights Health Disparities in Breast Cancer

Pride season is a time to honour and reflect on the diverse identities and lived experiences within 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. The month of June offers an important reminder that while breast

Detecting Breast Cancer Earlier Through Blood Tests

Brandon University’s new Breast Cancer Cell and Molecular Research Laboratory, led by Dr. Mousumi Majumder, aims to detect breast cancer at earlier stages through a blood test. Dr. Majumder, a

AstraZeneca’s Enhertu breast cancer trial shows ‘unprecedented’ results

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu slows the progression of breast cancer by about five months in women whose disease worsened after endocrine therapy – even if they had very low

PROgress Tracker: Advancing Patient-Centered Research

Breast Cancer Canada is excited to announce the significant strides we are making with our PROgress Tracker Breast Cancer Registry. This a pioneering initiative dedicated to enhancing our understanding of

Breast Cancer Canada calls on Canadian Task Force to rescind position

New national breast cancer screening guidelines lack patient voice, clarity and distinction between screening and diagnosis Breast Cancer Canada is deeply concerned by today’s guideline from the Canadian Task Force

N.L. lowers age for breast cancer screening to 40

The Department of Health and Community Service estimates an additional 24,000 people will now be eligible for the provincial breast screening program. (Damian Dovarganes/The Associated Press) Newfoundland and Labrador has

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