This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, underlining the importance of regularly performing self-exams and undergoing appropriate screenings.
Cancer Coach Catharine Jannsen points to recent changes in the province whereby women aged 40 and older can self-refer for publicly funded mammograms through the Ontario Breast Screening Program.
Breast cancer has seen a notable increase in incidence over recent years, making awareness and early detection critical.
Jannsen promotes not only a healthy lifestyle, but most important, the significance of regularly performing self-exams for early detection leading to better health outcomes.
Janssen explains her mantra is “Educate to Advocate” and “Knowledge is Power.”
