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Saskatchewan breast cancer screening age to include women aged 40

Breast Cancer Canada applauds the efforts being made to increase access, streamline services, and invest in breast health in Saskatchewan. We know these steps will improve outcomes for breast cancer

CBC News: Genetic Testing to Prevent Breast Cancer

Charity encourages genetic testing to prevent breast cancer, aid research It’s preventative health awareness month, and Breast Cancer Canada says screening for gene mutations is key Ethan Lang · CBC

Meet the Researcher: Jared Wootten

Jared Wootten is a PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Western University. He is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Kelly Anderson

Industry News: Robotic mastectomy with breast preservation

New approach to robotic mastectomy can preserve full breast and nipple sensation January 21, 2024 // Ref: Newswise   By Deborah Farr, M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery UT Southwestern Medical

Better access for women with breast cancer in Chaudière-Appalaches

The McPeak-Sirois Group, one of the largest clinical research consortiums in breast cancer in Canada, and the Centre Intégré en Santé et Services sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches (CISSS-CA) will collaborate to

2024 Precision Oncology Research Grants

Donations to Breast Cancer Canada directly translate to more time in the lab for Canadian research teams. Breast Cancer Canada is proud to announce the launch of their 2024 Annual

200K for Screening & Detection Research

BCC, in collaboration with AstraZeneca, is proud to announce the recipients of new funding dedicated to research in breast cancer screening and detection. The partnership includes additional in-kind support from

BCC Announces $2.5 Million to McPeak-Sirois Group

Breast Cancer Canada Grants $2.5 Million to McPeak-Sirois Group to Expand Access to Clinical Research Breast Cancer Canada and McPeak-Sirois Group unite to advance clinical research in Quebec, marking Breast

Breast Cancer Canada Launches Progress CONNECT

New Data by Breast Cancer Canada Reveals Almost 3 in 4 Canadians (73%) Turn to Search Engines to Understand a Diagnosis from Their Doctor Breast Cancer Canada has launched Progress

SABCS 2023 Sessions Touch on “Every Aspect of Breast Cancer”

The 46th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is taking place December 5-9, with new and experienced attendees able to choose and learn from a schedule overflowing with the latest

Celebrating 25 Years of the BCC-TRU

Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Unit (BCC-TRU) Join us on a brief journey through the remarkable timeline of the Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Unit (BCC-TRU), highlighting the groundbreaking discoveries

Ontario to lower age for breast cancer screening to 40.

Ontario is lowering the eligibility age for routine breast cancer screening. In a news release on Monday, the province said the minimum age for self-referral for publicly funded mammograms through

Progress is improving radiation treatment for patients.

Mepitel Film has emerged as a game-changer in managing skin reactions.

October Webinars – Progress Through Research.

Breast Cancer Canada invites our valued supporters to our upcoming October Webinars. Your unwavering contributions have been instrumental in driving progress forward. Breast Cancer Canada is excited to share updates

89% of Canadians Believe the Screening Age Should be Lower than 50

New Data by Breast Cancer Canada Reveals 89% of Canadians Believe the Screening Age Should be Lower than 50 Years Old TORONTO, September 28, 2023 – Today, Breast Cancer Canada

Breast Cancer Research Scholarship Awardees

The Breast Cancer Canada Translational Breast Cancer Research Unit (TBCRU) at the London Health Sciences Centre is delighted to announce eleven new graduate student scholarships at Western University for the

Raise more for research. Join the ‘Raise More Challenge’

Let’s rally for research in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month In a united effort to end breast cancer, Breast Cancer Canada is calling on Canadians to join their annual

Meet the Researcher: Urvi Patel

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Urvi Patel and I am a second-year Masters student in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Western

Meet the Researcher: Nitara Fernando

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Nitara Fernando, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Medical Biophysics at Western University under the supervision

Meet the Researcher: Harjot Athwal

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Harjot Athwal, and I am a first-year MSc student in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Western

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