The number of deaths from breast cancer is on the decline, but new data out of the U.S. shows the prevalence of cases among women under 50 years of age is rising. That has advocates for breast cancer screening once again urging change in Canada. The study, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians … Read more
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women across the UK. So, it makes sense that pain in your chest area can seem quite alarming, as many people fear they’ve developed the cell-mutating disease. However, one doctor claims this often isn’t the case, with breast pain and cancer symptoms sometimes quite different. … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland said he is opening an external review of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care amid its decision to not lower the breast cancer screening age guidelines in the country. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill on Thursday, Holland said he is “disappointed” in the task force’s decision to keep … Read more
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is urging all provinces and territories to begin breast cancer screening at age 40 for those at average risk of the disease, ahead of a national guideline update set for later in May. The current national guideline set by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) is to begin … Read more
