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Other Helpful Resources/References

These resources were a great source of information, and I hope that it will be helpful to you too.

• Canadian Cancer Society – Breast Cancer
• Dense Breasts Canada
• American Cancer Society – Breast Cancer

Risk Estimate Calculators for Breast Cancer

If you are interested in a personalized risk estimate calculator for breast cancer, there are 2 links that you can use to find out:

• https://www.mycanceriq.ca
• https://ibis.ikonopedia.com: This calculator incorporates your breast density in the calculator, which improves the accuracy of the estimate if you have this information.

Links to More Information Regarding Impact of Race/Ethnicity on Breast Cancer

• Breast cancer incidence and mortality, by age, stage and molecular subtypes, by race/ethnicity in Canada
• Race, Ethnicity and Indigeneity in Breast Cancer | Cancer Care Ontario

Breast Cancer Screening Programs by Province/Territory

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut: See your local family doctor/nurse practitioner
• Ontario: Click on Wait Times to select your mammogram centre with the shortest wait time
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon


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