Breast Cancer
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Shannen Doherty says breast cancer has spread to her brain: ‘My fear is obvious’'Beverely Hills, 90210' actor Shannen Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. In 2020, she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.EntertainmentJun 7
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Advocates point to early cancer detection as Canada reassesses screening recommendationsAfter the United States began mulling over plans to lower the recommended age for women looking for breast cancer screening, is Canada ready to follow suit?HealthMay 18
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Queen’s University researchers working on cutting-edge breast cancer researchCancer researchers based out of Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., are hard at work on technology that could monitor the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment.CanadaMay 12
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The U.S. may lower the breast cancer screening age to 40. Should Canada follow?The U.S. health task force has suggested that women undergo breast cancer screening ten years earlier than the current most common mammogram recommendation.HealthMay 11
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Vancouver hospital first in B.C. to use MOLLI magnetic ‘seed’ to help remove breast cancer tumoursThe magnetic 'seed' is about the size of a sesame seed, according to Providence Breast Centre surgical oncologist Dr. Amy Bazzarelli.HealthApr 4
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London, Ont. researchers offer new breast cancer biopsy method that’s easier on patientsThe new method was designed not only to make the biopsy procedure more streamlined and accurate, but also easier for patients and technicians.HealthMar 30
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AI and breast cancer: How a Canadian lab plans to use new tech to treat patientsA lab out of Waterloo, Ont., is taking breast cancer research to new heights by working to help patients receive proper treatment with their new technology.TechFeb 19
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Cancer survival rates higher when detected at earlier stages: StatCan studyCanadians diagnosed with most common cancers are more likely to survive the disease if they detect it at an earlier stage, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.HealthJan 18
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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancerThe 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame said her prognosis is good and she will start treatment this month.SportsJan 2
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Alberta-made blood test could improve breast cancer screening, but when?Researchers behind ground-breaking technology developed in Calgary are hoping to streamline the breast cancer screening process.HealthDec 14, 2022
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