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These are the Canadian regions with the highest rates of breast cancer
Between 2010 and 2020, rural regions in Quebec, Ontario and the Prairies had the highest rates, while Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver had the lowest rates.
#Canada #Health #BreastCancer #BreastCancerScreening
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857766/canadian-regions-highest-rates-of-breast-cancer-study/

Global News Health May 21

These are the Canadian regions with the highest rates of breast cancer
Between 2010 and 2020, rural regions in Quebec, Ontario and the Prairies had the highest rates, while Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver had the lowest rates.
#Canada #Health #BreastCancer #BreastCancerScreening
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857766/canadian-regions-highest-rates-of-breast-cancer-study/

KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)May 9

Mobile #BreastCancerScreening Event

The Pomona Wellness Community Center will host mobile mammogram screenings on Monday, June 1. Appointments are required—please call by May 18 to schedule at 1-844-283-4673.

When: Monday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: #Pomona Wellness Community Center, 750 S. Park Ave, Pomona, CA 91766

Eligibility: Women ages 40 and older. All insurance is accepted. No insurance? If you qualify for financial assistance, services may be available at no cost.

CBC Edmonton Apr 23

Alberta to lower age of self-referrals for breast cancer screening to 40
Next year, Alberta will lower the age for breast cancer screening self-referrals to age 40, government officials announced on Wednesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/cancer-treatment-fertility-breast-cancer-screening-age-9.7174021?cmp=rss

CBC Calgary Apr 23

Alberta to lower age of self-referrals for breast cancer screening to 40
Next year, Alberta will lower the age for breast cancer screening self-referrals to age 40, government officials announced on Wednesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/cancer-treatment-fertility-breast-cancer-screening-age-9.7174021?cmp=rss

Global News Calgary Apr 22

Eligibility age for free breast cancer screening being lowered in Alberta
Alberta is also putting $2.25 million into a new oncofertility program – a type of medical treatment focused on preserving fertility for patients before cancer treatment.
#Health #Albertahealth #BreastCancer #FertilityTreatment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812597/alberta-free-breast-cancer-screening-eligibility-age/

Global News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for Canada [Unofficial]Mar 31

Breast cancer initiative sending patients to Alberta is reducing Sask. wait list

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11752257/breast-cancer-initiative-patients-alberta-reducing-wait-list/

CBC Prince Edward Island Mar 6

Some women in P.E.I. don't get 'equal chance' at breast cancer screening, advocates say
Some women on Prince Edward Island are not getting equitable access to early breast cancer detection, says a non-profit group that raises awareness about screening practices.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-dense-breast-cancer-screening-options-treatment-advocates-9.7116355?cmp=rss

Global News Regina Feb 16

Saskatchewan women advocate for shorter mammogram wait times
Women across Saskatchewan are voicing their concerns as those waiting for breast cancer treatment face unbearably long wait times.
#healthcare #waittimes #Saskatchewan #Health #BreastCancer #BreastCancerScreening
https://globalnews.ca/news/11669157/saskatchewan-mammogram-wait-times-concern/

Global News Feb 16

Saskatchewan women advocate for shorter mammogram wait times
Women across Saskatchewan are voicing their concerns as those waiting for breast cancer treatment face unbearably long wait times.
#healthcare #waittimes #Saskatchewan #Health #BreastCancer #BreastCancerScreening
https://globalnews.ca/news/11669157/saskatchewan-mammogram-wait-times-concern/