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Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 was told she was ‘too young’ for a mammogram

Although part of her life was put on hold, Spring has put more time into advocacy work through the Canadian Cancer Society. She shared...

Over half of eligible women skip their mammogram

So, why the low screening rates among this group? An incomplete understanding of breast cancer risk factors could be to blame. Just 5% of respondents...

Should breast cancer screening age be lowered in Canada? Here’s where each province stands

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, approximately 30,500 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024 —...

New guidelines lower age for colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the fourth among women in the United States. When considered together,...

Women’s and Men’s Health Programs Change Enrollment Guidelines to Serve More Women – KCSR / KBPY

Women’s and Men’s Health Programs (WMHP), which include the Every Woman Matters (EWM) Program and the Nebraska Colon Cancer Screening Program (NCP), provide...

Flack Broadcasting – Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Governor Hochul signs legislation to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging

ALBANY, NY- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that she has signed legislation to expand insurance coverage...

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