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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...
Fall 2023 Newsletter
Dense Breasts Canada Fall 2023 Update. Please read here https://sh1.sendinblue.com/akri1y4ghxpfe.html?t=1700417146
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...
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...
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...
In Memory: Elizabeth “Libby” Wilson
Three years ago today, September 5th, 2020, I was introduced on Facebook Messenger to a 36-year-old woman with stage 4 breast cancer. She had a 2-year-old daughter. I hesitated, lost...
What is PocketHealth?
What is PocketHealth? PocketHealth is a secure, online way for patients to access, permanently store and share their medical imaging records and reports from any device, anywhere. When a patient...
Breast density notification begins in Ontario
Dense Breasts Canada began because important breast health information was being withheld from women. We did not expect the many obstacles in getting information to women and we’ve been tackling...
