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Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Canadian women. Despite slight declines in mortality rates over the past decade for women with breast cancer, one in nine Canadian women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime; one in 25 Canadian women will die from this disease. Risk FactorsScientific researchers are not certain of the direct causes of breast cancer, but have identified some proven risk factors as well as others that are suspected or possible. Known Risk Factors
Possible Risk Factors
For more information on risk factors and how to minimize your risk, visit: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/iyh/diseases/breast_cancer.html How the Government is taking action on Breast CancerIn 1993, Health Canada launched Phase I (1993-1998) of the Canadian Breast Cancer Initiative (CBCI)to support research, care and treatment, professional education, programs for early detection, and access to information for women. In 1998, Health Minister, Allan Rock, announced the renewal of the CBCI (Phase II, 1998-2003). CBCI is now ongoing -- Health Canada continues to work collaboratively with cancer control stakeholders to address breast cancer issues spanning from prevention to palliative care. The current focus is to evaluate progress over the last decade and build on the many successes of the initiative in order to more effectively direct our efforts to reduce breast cancer incidence and mortality and improve the quality of life of those affected by breast cancer. |
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