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When most people hear “breast cancer,” they instantly think of women. Yet the Canadian Cancer Society had estimated that during 2023, there would be 260 cases diagnosed in men. Women and men who have breast cancer have very different experiences due to the differences in their bodies, body chemistry and …
Read More »Manitoban breast cancer survivor shares importance of early detection
On World Cancer Day this Sunday, advocates worldwide raise awareness for prevention and ongoing research. Manitoban Aimee Heroux, a breast cancer survivor, shares her story emphasizing the importance of early detection. Heroux says she always knew she had a family history of breast cancer which led her to get regular …
Read More »Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40
TORONTO — Ontario is lowering the age for regular, publicly funded breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40, which Health Minister Sylvia Jones says will help with early detection. Jones is set to make the announcement later today and says the expansion will mean an additional 130,000 mammograms are completed …
Read More »The silent question of breast cancer among transgender persons- The New Indian Express
Express News Service HYDERABAD: In the hullabaloo of various news items and concerns, there is less focus on transgender communities when it comes to their health especially breast cancer given there’s not much awareness about it. Dr Ridhima Bindlish, Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon, who works at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and …
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