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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Breast cancer"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
Canada
Breast Cancer
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.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control.
Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Our mandate is to fund vital Canadian research into improving the detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer as well as to ultimately find a cure and create awareness through education.
Source : Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Breast Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have breast cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is a survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals. CBCN is a national link between all groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer, and represents the concerns of all Canadians affected by breast cancer and those at risk.
Source : Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Mammography
This fact sheet gives information on mammography. Mammograms are X-rays which can show abnormal growths or changes in breast tissue before they can be found by any other method, including breast self-examination.
Source : Health Canada
Reducing The Risk of Breast Cancer
This fact sheet gives information on how you can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Research shows that you can lower your risk of developing the disease or dying from it by minimizing lifestyle and environmental risk factors and through breast cancer screening.
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