Tag: Breast Cancer
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Mammography Delays Hit 30-Week Waits in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Long Mammography Waits Create Barriers to Early Detection in Abitibi-Témiscamingue In Abitibi-Témiscamingue, residents face mammography wait times that can exceed 30 weeks, far above what is considered timely in many other regions. The Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec is sounding the alarm as October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month — brings renewed attention…
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Life-saving checks for early detection of cancer and prevention
Why early detection matters Cancers often grow quietly, without obvious symptoms. When caught early, they are usually easier to treat, require less aggressive therapies, and offer substantially higher chances of cure. Public health programs that promote regular screening and risk-based prevention can turn cancer from a life-changing diagnosis into a manageable condition or even prevent…
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Mammography Delays in Quebec: Abitibi-Témiscamingue Wait Times
The struggle with mammography access in Abitibi-Témiscamingue In Abitibi-Témiscamingue, women seeking a routine mammography can encounter wait times that stretch into the months, with reports indicating periods of more than 30 weeks. This reality contrasts sharply with provincial goals and with experiences in other regions. The Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec (Breast Cancer…
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Mammography Delays in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Draw Scrutiny
Long Delays in Mammography Highlight Regional Gaps In October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec is drawing attention to troubling delays in access to mammography in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Some patients in the region report waiting up to 30 weeks for a screening, a stark contrast to provincial targets and the…
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Private-Public Partnership Boosts Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Chile
Public-Private Collaboration to Boost Early Detection A public-private alliance led by the Fundación Arturo López Pérez and the Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades (ACHM) marks the start of a dedicated awareness month focused on breast cancer prevention, timely detection, and comprehensive care. The initiative aims to visibility and strengthen the role of Primary Health Care (APS)…
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Genetic risk score for invasive breast cancer after DCIS
Genetic risk score linked to invasive breast cancer after DCIS/LCIS Researchers at King’s College London have for the first time demonstrated a connection between a person’s genetic risk score and their risk of developing invasive breast cancer after abnormal cells are found in breast tissue. The study, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention and…
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Public-Private Partnership Elevates Breast Cancer Early Detection in Chile
Public-Private Partnership Boosts Breast Cancer Early Detection in Chile Chile kicked off a breast cancer awareness month with a landmark public-private collaboration between the Fundación Arturo López Pérez and the Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades (ACHM). The joint initiative aims to strengthen prevention, timely detection, accurate diagnosis, and comprehensive care, while highlighting the crucial role of…
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Genetic risk score predicts invasive breast cancer after DCIS
Background: DCIS, LCIS and the challenge of progression Screening programs in the UK aim to catch cancers early, but many women are found to have ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) — pre-invasive changes that may or may not become invasive cancer. Clinicians have long sought tools to predict which…
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Public-Private Partnership to Boost Early Breast Cancer Detection in Chile
Public-Private Collaboration to Accelerate Early Detection Chile kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a landmark public-private collaboration aimed at strengthening prevention, timely detection, accurate diagnosis, and comprehensive care. The partnership between the Arturo López Pérez Foundation and the Association of Chilean Municipalities (ACHM) signals a strategic push to elevate the role of Primary Health…
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Genetic risk score could predict progression to invasive breast cancer after DCIS/LCIS
Understanding the new link between genetics and cancer risk A major UK study led by researchers at King’s College London has revealed a potential game changer in breast cancer care: a genetic risk score may help predict which women with pre‑invasive breast cells are more likely to develop invasive breast cancer. Published in Cancer Epidemiology,…