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Innovation and Progress in 2026

From more targeted treatments to new ways of monitoring cancer and improving care, research is changing what is possible in breast cancer. Breast cancer research is moving quickly. Across Canada

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Next Chapter of Progress in HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer

A significant step toward improving access to treatment for Canadians with HER2-positive early breast cancer was reached this month, following the completion of negotiations between Roche Canada and the pan-Canadian

REAL Alliance National Clinical Recommendations Webinar

Breast cancer treatment is evolving faster than ever. New clinical evidence, emerging therapies, and advances in personalized care continue to reshape how patients are diagnosed, treated, and supported across the

Canadian Night at ESMO 2026

Breast Cancer Canada is pleased to once again bring the Canadian breast cancer community together during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Breast Cancer

Quality of Life Must Be Part of Breast Cancer Care

For many people affected by breast cancer, treatment does not end when active therapy is complete. Long after diagnosis, individuals may continue to experience side effects that affect their daily

Meet the Researcher: Isabel Kannampuzha

Isabel Kannampuzha is an MSc student in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology atWestern University. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under thementorship of Dr. Armen Parsyan and

Meet the Researcher: Yan Yi Li

Yan Yi Li is a PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Pingzhao Hu. My

National Committee on Preventive Health

Breast Cancer Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of the National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services and its commitment to evidence-based, transparent, and equitable preventive health care. Preventive

Male Breast Cancer

June is Men’s Health Month, a time usually dedicated to conversations around heart health, prostate checks, and mental well-being. But there is another critical health topic that often gets left

PROgress Tracker ASCO 2026

Understanding the “Burden of Worry”: New insights from PROgress Tracker Breast Cancer Registry When someone finishes active breast cancer treatment, it’s often seen as the end of the medical journey. But for

BCC’s Survivorship Strategy

What Happens After the “All Clear”? Breast Cancer Canada Calls for Urgent Action to Support Canadian Breast Cancer Survivors As more younger Canadians are being diagnosed with breast cancer and

Survivorship at ASCO 2026

Beyond the Treatment Calendar: Reflecting on Breast Cancer The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting is famously known as the place where ground-breaking clinical trials make their global

BCC at ASCO: Evolving Treatment Strategies in Metastatic Breast Cancer

mBC Treatment Discussions at ASCO 2026 One of the most discussed themes at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was how treatment decisions are evolving for

BCC at ASCO 2026: Early Breast Cancer 

One of the most discussed themes at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was the continued shift toward personalized treatment for early breast cancer. Researchers presented

Breast Cancer Canada Recommendations for the Federal Government

Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget  Recommendation 1: That the Government of Canada, through the Public Health Agency of Canada, formally recognize and

Breast Cancer Canada and REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance Establish National Recommendations for Breast Cancer

For the first time in Canada, the country’s leading breast cancer experts have come together to establish national standards for breast cancer. This suite of publications released in Current Oncology

Remembering Dr. Juliet Daniel

Dr. Juliet Daniel’s passing from metastatic breast cancer is a profound loss to science, to McMaster University, to the Caribbean and Canadian communities that shaped her, and especially to the

Inaugural BCC–CSSO Career Development Research Award Presented to Dr. Matthew Castelo

Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) and the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology (CSSO) are proud to announce the inaugural BCC-CSSO Career Development Research Award, a $200,000 investment aimed to build Canada’s

Meet the Researcher: Urvi Patel

Urvi Patel is a PhD 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

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

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Our suite of digital tools are each designed to help individuals better manage their breast cancer journey through education, research and personalized insights, while also elevating the patient voice.

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Every breast cancer journey is unique, but together, these stories paint a powerful picture of progress. Through firsthand accounts from patients and survivors, we share stories that highlight the lived-experiences of breast cancer.

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