Breast cancer screening update for Ontario
Breast cancer screening is an important way to protect your health. Screening can find breast cancer early, often before symptoms appear. When cancer is found early, treatment is usually more effective and outcomes are often better. In Ontario, many women, trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people aged 40 to 74 can get a screening mammogram through […]
Pink October (take action for your health) [template]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the importance of screening and knowing our bodies. Breast cancer mainly affects women, but it can also affect anyone with breast tissue. Being informed and taking action early makes a real difference. A mammogram can often detect cancer before it causes symptoms. When […]
New Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
The Canadian guidelines for safe drinking have recently changed based on new research. There is now evidence that even moderate drinking increases our risk of developing cancer, including breast, colon and liver cancer, as well as heart disease and stroke. For this reason, it’s now recommended that Canadians consider limiting their alcohol to 2 drinks […]