Manitoba government lowers breast cancer screening age to 45
Starting January 2, Manitobans aged 45 and older can self-refer for breast cancer screening—five years earlier than before. The province has hired new mammography technologists, is upgrading equipment across the province, and has expanded outreach to First Nations and newcomer communities to reduce access barriers. CancerCare Manitoba expects to complete around 47,000 screens this year. It’s a straightforward expansion of a program that catches cancer earlier, when treatment works best. Colleen Houde with Steinbach Online has the full story.
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