Tag: Cancer Screening


  • Could a Simple Blood Test Detect Breast Cancer Early? Montreal Researchers Say Yes

    Could a Simple Blood Test Detect Breast Cancer Early? Montreal Researchers Say Yes

    Overview: A potential shift in breast cancer screening A team of researchers in Montreal is pursuing a simple blood test that could do more than just detect breast cancer. By combining laser-based profiling of immune cells with artificial intelligence (AI), scientists hope to identify signals in the blood that indicate the presence of breast cancer—and,…

  • A Blood Test for Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Risk Stratification

    A Blood Test for Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Risk Stratification

    A lab-to-clinic breakthrough in breast cancer screening In Montreal, researchers are pursuing a bold idea: a blood test that could not only detect breast cancer earlier but also identify which women are at higher risk. Spearheaded by Dr. Saima Hassan at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, the work aims to complement current screening…

  • Blood Test for Breast Cancer: A New AI-Driven Screening for Young Women

    Blood Test for Breast Cancer: A New AI-Driven Screening for Young Women

    Turning a blood test into a screening tool for breast cancer Researchers in Montreal are pursuing a blood-based screening that could one day detect breast cancer earlier in younger women. Led by Dr. Saima Hassan, the team combines laser profiling of immune cells with artificial intelligence to interpret complex signals in blood samples, aiming to…

  • INESSS Recommends Expanding Breast Cancer Screening to Women Aged 45–49 in Quebec

    INESSS Recommends Expanding Breast Cancer Screening to Women Aged 45–49 in Quebec

    A landmark advisory from INESSS In a long-awaited move, the Institut national d’excellence en santé et services sociaux (INESSS) released an advisory on Monday recommending the gradual expansion of Quebec’s breast cancer screening program to include women aged 45 to 49. The recommendation aims to integrate this age group into the Programme québécois de dépistage…

  • VPH Screening Now Available for Estrie Residents

    VPH Screening Now Available for Estrie Residents

    Introduction to VPH Screening in Estrie The government of Quebec has taken a significant step in enhancing women’s health by announcing the availability of the human papillomavirus (VPH) screening test for residents of Estrie. This initiative, revealed by Isabelle Charest, the Minister responsible for Sport, Leisure, and Outdoor Activities, highlights the province’s commitment to improving…

  • Revolutionary 15-Minute Prostate Cancer Scan: A Game Changer

    Revolutionary 15-Minute Prostate Cancer Scan: A Game Changer

    Introduction to the New Prostate Cancer Scan Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers among men, with millions at risk each year. Recent advancements in medical technology have led to the development of a groundbreaking MRI scan that only takes 15 minutes—half the time of traditional methods. This innovation not only promises to…

  • Revolutionary 15-Minute MRI Scan for Prostate Cancer

    Revolutionary 15-Minute MRI Scan for Prostate Cancer

    Introduction to the 15-Minute Prostate Cancer MRI Scan Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, prompting the need for effective and efficient screening methods. Recent advancements in medical technology have introduced a groundbreaking 15-minute MRI scan that could significantly enhance early detection rates. This new scan not only halves the time…