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Queens Park: Breast Cancer Canada Calls on Ontarians

Self-Refer for Mammograms as Screening Age Lowers to 40 This pivotal change expands access to life-saving mammograms for millions of women in Ontario, empowering them to make informed health decisions

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

Breast Cancer Canada Shares Key Updates from the 2024 ESMO Congress in Barcelona

The 2024 ESMO Congress has highlighted significant advances in breast cancer research, aligning with Breast Cancer Canada’s mission to improve patient outcomes. Here are key findings from the congress that

Breast Cancer Research at ESMO Congress 2024

The ESMO Congress 2024 is currently underway in Barcelona, serving as a global hub for the latest advancements in oncology. Researchers, healthcare professionals, and press representatives from around the world

Reporting Live from ESMO 2024

Global Collaboration for Improved Patient Outcomes Breast Cancer Canada is proud to be at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024 in Barcelona, where the latest global advances

Breast Cancer Canada Shines a Light on Women’s Health at Connexions to Health Equity Summit

At this week’s Connexions to Health Equity Summit, held by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada, delivered a compelling

Breast Cancer Canada at CDA Symposium

Last week, Breast Cancer Canada had the privilege of participating in the Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA) Symposium 2024, held both in-person at the Ottawa Shaw Centre and virtually. The event,

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Breast Cancer Research Traineeship Awardees in London

The Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Unit (BCC-TRU) at the London Health Sciences Centre is delighted to announce eight new scholarships and fellowships at Western University for the 2024-2025 academic

Meet the Researcher: Noor Rizvi

Noor Rizvi is an 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. Vanessa

30 Years of Progress and Powering Into The Future

For over three decades, Breast Cancer Canada has been at the forefront of breast cancer research. But we’re not slowing down — we’re pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible. We

Join Us in San Antonio: December 11th at 5:30 PM

Breast Cancer Canada is excited to host an exclusive evening of networking and national research announcements at SABCS. We warmly invite Canadian oncologists, researchers, and industry leaders to connect with

Dr. Alison Allan Appointed Associate Vice-President (Research)

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Alison Allan, Director of Breast Cancer Canada’s Translational Research Unit at London Health Sciences Centre, has been appointed as the Associate Vice-President (Research)

Meet Angela: AHP’s Top 40 Under 40

Breast Cancer Canada is thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone in the organization’s journey toward advancing breast cancer research: Angela Marlatt, our Vice President, Mission and Advocacy, is being recognized

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

Meet the Researcher: Matthew Huang

Matthew Huang is an MSc student in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University. He is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Pingzhao Hu at Western

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

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