Canadians disappointed by updated breast cancer screening guidelines

Canadians disappointed by updated breast cancer screening guidelines

June 4, 2024 6:20 pm EST.

“So upsetting because you’re not showing the seriousness of the disease,” said breast cancer survivor Antonietta Gelfusa. Many Canadians are disappointed after the latest update to the breast cancer screening guidelines. Teresa Romano reports.

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