Reading Time: 2 minutesIn Canada, not every woman benefits equally from early detection, life-saving treatment, or recovery. Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate, but our systems sometimes do.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesTargeting mitochondrial dynamics—the ways that mitochondria alter their structure within cells—could be crucial in stopping the development of cancer, according to research by Dr. Julie St-Pierre and her colleagues.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBreast cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer in Black women in the United States.
Reading Time: 3 minutes “I was surprised at the significant changes in these womens’ brains after only eight weeks of [mindfulness] practice,” said Dr. Andra Smith.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf successful, these viruses could become an effective therapy in fighting breast and ovarian cancers providing hope to those who need it the most.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn what began as a quest into the mechanisms of autophagy, a cellular degradation process, has lead researchers from the University of Ottawa to an astounding discovery.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPink Ribbons Inc. questions the value of awareness campaigns Photo by Tina Wallace Millions of dollars are raised each year across North America in the name of breast cancer research and awareness. Pink Ribbons Inc., in both its movie and book version, questions the value of the pink ribbon movement. “The perky image of the disease is, …
Reading Time: 2 minutesSaturday, Jan. 25 marks the 2nd annual charity fashion show hosted by the online magazine HerCampus at the National Arts Centre (NAC). The show will be hosted by comedian Jenn Hayward and features a cast of Canadian designers, with ticket proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
