Chances are someone you care about has been affected by breast cancer – it’s one of the leading causes of death from cancer for women across Canada (13).
But early diagnosis is the key to recovery, which starts with awareness. Let’s start by getting our facts right by debunking some myths about breast cancer.
We’re working on a video on how to perform a self-exam. We’ll include why this useful tool has its limitations. Stay tuned!
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Chances are someone you care about has been affected by breast cancer.
Early diagnosis is the key to recovery, which starts with awareness. Let’s begin by getting our facts right by debunking some myths about breast cancer. https://t.co/hFAjRfwMGr#ScienceUpFirst pic.twitter.com/Rmu5uqwUix
— ScienceUpFirst | LaScienced’Abord (@ScienceUpFirst) October 11, 2023
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