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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Mammography screening technology not a concern in BC
A recent study has reported digital computed radiography (CR) technology to be less effective at detecting breast cancer than digital direct radiography and screen film mammography. In BC, there is only one screening mammography centre using CR technology, located on Front Street in Victoria. The Screening Mammography Program of BC regularly monitors and evaluates the performance of each of its centres across the province, including cancer detection rates. The cancer detection rate at the Victoria location that uses digital computed radiography is in line with the rates of all other centres in BC. At this time, there is nothing to indicate a difference in quality of screens for women who have attended that location or a need for re-screening. »Read More
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B.C.’s colon cancer screening program moves forward
British Columbia’s new colon cancer screening program is moving forward with the availability of a new, easy-to-use test that will help save lives by supporting the early detection of this disease.The screening program started April 1, 2013, with the availability of the publicly-funded fecal immunochemical test (FIT). »Read More or go to www.screeningbc.ca/colon
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Final report of the investigation into the patient files of former Prince George oncologist
Patient safety and quality of care is of utmost concern to the BC Cancer Agency. The BC Cancer Agency is committed to keeping the public informed while also respecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients. All significant care concerns have been communicated directly to patients and/or family members of deceased patients as the concerns were discovered. »Read More »Full Report
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