Tag: mammography
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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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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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Anita Wolfer on Fertility and Breast Cancer: 74% of Young Women Have Had Children Post-Treatment
Overview: Fertility and breast cancer treatment In a discussion on La Matinale, Dr. Anita Wolfer, a senior oncologist at the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), explains a key nuance for younger women diagnosed with breast cancer: therapies that target hormones can suppress fertility. Yet, for those who wish to start a family, a carefully monitored pause…
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Could a Blood Test Screen for Breast Cancer? AI-Driven Early Detection in Young Women
The Promise of a Blood Test for Breast Cancer Across Canada, researchers are pursuing a simple, noninvasive blood test as a potential supplement to conventional screening for breast cancer. Led by a team at the Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, the work focuses on using a blood-based approach to detect…