Canada continues to face critical gaps in breast cancer screening and timely access to medications, which exacerbate the impact on patients, said Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada. This year, we are laser-focused on achieving progress that patients can feel whether through earlier diagnoses, improved access to life-saving treatments, or tangible relief from the financial strain of cancer care.

Breast Cancer Canada: Key Priorities for 2025
Early Detection for All
Breast Cancer Canada is advocating to lower the national recommended age for mammograms to 40 through self-referral programs, ensuring no woman is left behind due to their age or a lack of primary care.
Faster Treatment Access
Breast Cancer Canada is calling for quicker approval of new breast cancer treatments and expanded drug coverage across provinces to ensure timely access to life-saving therapies.

Innovative Research
Breast Cancer Canada is currently funding groundbreaking discoveries at 24 leading research labs across Canada and is set to expand its impact by welcoming new teams to its roster in 2025. Through the launch of new grant programs, Breast Cancer Canada is accelerating innovation in screening, diagnostics, and personalized therapies, ensuring that cutting-edge solutions reach patients faster.

Empowering Patients Through Tools and Education
Breast Cancer Canada has announced several initiatives to empower patients and elevate lived experiences:

mBC Know More App: A digital tool providing medication and symptom tracking, health journey logging, and access to information to support Canadians living with metastatic breast cancer.
PROgress Tracker: A national study designed to collect and analyze patient-reported outcomes, advancing research by understanding breast cancer experiences.
Progress CONNECT: A platform offering personalized information to breast cancer patients based on each individual’s diagnosis, fostering understanding and supporting meaningful dialogue between patients and healthcare professionals.
Elevating Standards of Care
REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance, led by Breast Cancer Canada, is an expert-driven initiative uniting thought leaders to standardize protocols for breast cancer management, developing patient-centered guidelines that promote equitable access to life-saving therapies nationwide.

By promoting standardized practices in early detection, treatment accessibility, and ongoing patient care, Breast Cancer Canada aims to reduce disparities in breast cancer care for patients across the country.

In 2025, Breast Cancer Canada will intensify its research, education, and advocacy efforts that prioritize patients needs. By collaborating with researchers, policymakers, healthcare leaders, and patient advocates, the collective goal is to ensure that every patient has access to the best possible care, regardless of age, race, gender, or location empowering progress and transforming the future of breast cancer management across Canada.

Source : https://breastcancerprogress.ca/path-for-2025/