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Canadian Society of Breast Imaging

@canadasbi

To save life years and improve quality of life through early detection of breast cancer, to promote excellence in breast imaging and quality education.

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How are hair relaxer, Black women and Breast cancer related? In 2021, The BWHS (Black Women’s Health Study) found that women who used hair products containing lye at least 7x a year for more than 15 years had a 30% increased risk of developing breast cancer. This is an

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In Canada, the percent of breast cancer cases diagnosed before 50: 32.3% are in Black women; 16.6% are in White women. In USA, its 22% in Black women and 14% in White women Stay tuned for more from a paper that has been submitted for publication by Jean Seely, MD, the past president

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Here are some Canadian stats that you should be aware of as a Black woman: In Canada, 17% of breast cancer is diagnosed in Caucasians vs. 26.3% in Black women. Canadian age specific mortality rate for women age 40-49 is 1.4X higher than white women. In US, the death rate is 40%

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Join us for a Breast Tomosynthesis Workshop, with Dr. Supriya Kulkarni. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT, Live Online  Open to BCRS members and non-members. View agenda + register here: bcradiology.ca/breast-tomosyn…

Join us for a Breast Tomosynthesis Workshop, with Dr. Supriya Kulkarni. 

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT, Live Online 

Open to BCRS members and non-members. 

View agenda + register here: bcradiology.ca/breast-tomosyn…
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Does heaving a grandmother with #breastcancer increase your own risk of getting breast cancer? A little and you can check out your lifetime risk of getting breast cancer with a free online tool called IBIS. Ikonopedia IBIS: Online Tyrer-Cuzick Model Breast Cancer Risk Evaluation

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Are you looking for general information for Breast imaging fellowship programs & applications in the United States? Check out this resource. sbi-online.org/breast-imaging…

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👏👏👏 We’re getting close in 🇨🇦 with density notification, but way behind in annual mammograms starting 40. And WAY behind with supplemental screening with US or MRI for women with #densebreasts. Canadian women: check out mybreastscreening.ca

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academic.oup.com/jbi/article/6/… Published! The benefits to organizations having more women in radiology include financial viability and greater collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement. More women leaders in radiology leads to more women in radiology uOttawa Dept. Radiology, Rad Onc & Medical Physics Canadian Society of Breast Imaging

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In 1988, women in BC were sent a letter when they turned 40 encouraging them to start having mammograms. But that stopped many years ago. Now only about 25% of eligible women 40-49 attend. Time to resume sending those letters! vancouversun.com/news/local-new… via The Vancouver Sun

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Sometimes the questions you ask are arguably more important than the questions you are asked. Prep for your fellowship interviews with these questions to ask during fellowship interviews: assets-002.noviams.com/novi-file-uplo…

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CSBI members get free access to our upcoming The Importance of Mentorship in Breast Imaging Webinar. During this webinar you will gain an understanding of how to serve as a mentor, understand the importance and different avenues of mentorship, and appreciate the nuances of

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Introducing Dr. Maria Gosein (Maria Gosein), a breast imaging fellow BC Cancer UBC Radiology. Dr. Gosein will discuss the importance of mentorship and its impact on the experience of international medical graduates, particularly in the climate of current workforce shortages.

Introducing Dr. Maria Gosein (<a href="/MariaGosein/">Maria Gosein</a>), a breast imaging fellow <a href="/BCCancer/">BC Cancer</a> <a href="/UBC_Radiology/">UBC Radiology</a>. Dr. Gosein will discuss the importance of mentorship and its impact on the experience of international medical graduates, particularly in the climate of current workforce shortages.