6 stories tagged #Canadian Cancer Society

  1. X-Men Actor Tyler Mane Reveals Rare Male Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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    X-Men Actor Tyler Mane Reveals Rare Male Breast Cancer Diagnosis

    Actor and former wrestler Tyler Mane announces a male breast cancer diagnosis, urging early detection as he begins chemotherapy and documents his treatment journey.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Canada Launches New Advisory Panel on Preventative Cancer Screenings
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    Canada Launches New Advisory Panel on Preventative Cancer Screenings

    Ottawa establishes a new 14-member committee led by Dr. David Keegan to update guidelines for breast and cervical cancer screenings, replacing a suspended task force.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. ACS Adds Blood Test to Colorectal Cancer Screening Options
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    ACS Adds Blood Test to Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

    The American Cancer Society now recommends blood-based screening for colorectal cancer for adults 45 and older at average risk.

    3w ago 2 min read
  4. Colorectal Cancer Screening Ages Drop in PEI and Nunavut
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    Colorectal Cancer Screening Ages Drop in PEI and Nunavut

    Prince Edward Island and Nunavut lead the way in lowering colorectal cancer screening ages amid rising diagnoses among younger Canadians.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Cancer Society Pushes for Colorectal Screening at Age 45
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    Cancer Society Pushes for Colorectal Screening at Age 45

    The Canadian Cancer Society is urging provinces and territories to lower the recommended age for colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45, citing a concerning rise in younger diagnoses.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Urgently Recommended for 45
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    Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Urgently Recommended for 45

    Colorectal cancer screening age should be lowered to 45 for average-risk Canadians due to rising rates in younger adults.

    4mo ago 1 min read