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Let’s talk about systemic racism in Canada’s breast screening guidelines

Is there systemic racism in Canada’s breast screening guidelines? With our breast cancer screening guidelines under review right now, it’s beyond time to take action. What’s the issue? Canada’s breast...
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OP-ED: Gaps remain in Quebec’s New Breast Screening Policy

In recent years, we've been thrilled to see many provinces improve their breast screening practices with with density notification, screening at 40, and supplemental screening. It makes us sad though...
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Our 2023 Highlights

Check out our highlight reel https://www.facebook.com/densebreastscanada/videos/763076675851678/
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Read Jennie Dale’s (DBC Cofounder) opening remarks to the federal health committee

Jennie Dale's opening remarks about breast cancer screening in Canada made to the committee are below: I’m Jennie Dale. I’m a breast cancer patient, and in 2016 I co-founded Dense...
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Many provincial governments are approving mammograms starting at age 40–but the federal government continues to trail behind

The Government of Ontario has announced it is lowering the age threshold for mammogram coverage to age 40, from age 50. The screenings, available every two years, will be covered...
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Fall 2023 Newsletter

Dense Breasts Canada Fall 2023 Update. Please read here https://sh1.sendinblue.com/akri1y4ghxpfe.html?t=1700417146
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Dense Breasts Canada Welcomes Ontario Decision to Lower Breast Screening Eligibility to Age 40

Media Release Dense Breasts Canada Welcomes Ontario Decision to Lower Breast Screening Eligibility to Age 40 October 30, 2023 Toronto – Today’s decision by the Government of Ontario to lower...
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OP-ED by DBC Cofounder Jennie Dale

It’s time! Every October, as the leaves turn red, orange, and yellow, another colour also makes its appearance—pink. Each Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Canadians don pink ribbons and raise money...
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I Want You To Know

It's an honour to introduce our photo essay I WANT YOU TO KNOW, a collaborative and volunteer effort with award winning photographer Hilary Gauld and the amazing Ellyn-Winters Robinson. We...
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