Immigrant women are less likely to be screened for breast cancer: BC Cancer study

A new study by BC Cancer found that immigrant women are less likely to be screened for bad cancer than women born in British Columbia.

Ryan Woods, Scientific Director, explains that

"Having regular contact with a family doctor is badociated with increased screening."

However, this should not prevent women from being screened

] "You do not really need a family doctor. To refer to bad cancer screening in BC, you can make an appointment yourself.

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Woods "

" Screening targets for rates of participation are generally 70%.

According to BC Cancer, all women aged 45 to 54 should receive an annual mammogram