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New Study to change the way women are diagnosed with breast cancer.
A new breath test could revolutionize breast cancer screening if approved following a series of North American studies. Moncton-based company Breathe BioMedical has developed a test that can detect signs of breast cancer by analyzing breath samples in women of all breast density types.
Read MoreSask. lowers breast cancer screening age to 40; advocates say it’s about time
As of July 1, women aged 40 and older in Saskatchewan can book a screening mammogram through the BreastCheck program without a referral, the provincial government says. It’s the final phase of an 18-month rollout. The province started lowering the eligibility age in January 2025. It says roughly 76,000 more women can now get screened. Jennie…
Read MoreDoctors, advocates want more awareness for breast cancer screening
As Saskatchewan expands eligibility for routine breast cancer screening, advocates say more needs to be done to encourage uptake. As of July 1, women aged 40 and older can book an appointment to get a screening mammogram without a referral in the province. “It’s not enough to just make this policy change. We need the…
Read MoreCTV National News: Saskatchewan lowers eligibility age for women to test for breast cancer
Anyone over the age of 40 will now be eligible to be screened for breast cancer in the province, which is expected to allow an additional 76,000 women to get tested.
Read MoreExperts shocked by magnitude of online misinformation around mammogram safety in Sask.
Expanded mammogram access in Saskatchewan is being met with a wave of online misinformation. The CBC’s Laura Sciarpelletti joins us to explain why that matters and breakdown the massive amounts of misinformation on the safety of the procedure being circulated online.
Read MoreDense Breasts Canada urges improved screening information for women
Saskatchewan’s gradual reduction of the breast cancer screening eligibility age now allows women aged 43 and over to self-refer for screening mammograms, with the goal of reducing the age to 40 in the next few months.
Read MoreDBC calls breast cancer screening age reduction a step in the right direction
The Sask Cancer Agency has lowered the breast cancer screening age to 43, with the aim of further lowering it to 40. This will allow women aged 43 or older to self-refer to a breast cancer screening mammogram.
Read MoreSaskatchewan lowers age eligibility for breast cancer screenings
The Saskatchewan government is making changes to breast cancer screening eligibility requirements to help with early detection among younger women at risk.
Read MoreExpanding Breast Cancer Screening Access and Addressing Tissue Density Risks
Jennie Dale, Founder and Executive Director of Dense Breasts Canada, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about Manitoba lowering the breast cancer screening age to 45 and why further policy changes are needed to protect those with dense breast tissue and high-risk groups.
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