75 Canadian women are diagnosed with breast cancer daily and 14 will die from this cause every day. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers) and the second leading cause of death from cancer in this group.[1] As of the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years, making it the world's most prevalent cancer.[2] Statistics mean little until one number becomes a woman you know or yourself. The open, heartfelt, and very practical conversation with Dr. Paula Gordon, Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of British Columbia and Emeritus Medical Director of the Sadie Diamond Breast Program at BC Women's Hospital, championed by Janet Wood, YPO Gold British Columbia who shared her personal story and why she considers herself lucky even with her breast cancer diagnosis, focused on prevention and ways to reduce mortality rates from breast cancer. Key Takeaways: Breast cancer risk factors, The importance of having regular mammograms, The significance of having high density breasts and the importance of having an ultrasound in addition to the mammogram, Advocating for yourself within the health care system to ensure the best possible health outcome In order to best illustrate the physical nature of our discussion we will be showing photographs of actual women's breasts. Helpful resources were shared during the call: https://densebreastscanada.ca/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316977#early-signs https://www.sbi-online.org/endtheconfusion/PatientResources/WhyScreenat40.aspx https://knowyourlemons.com/symptoms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lib 0q4zdutk www.densebreast-info.org mybreastscreening.ca Facebook.com/densebreastscanada Twitter.com/densebreastscanada[1] https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/breast/statistics

[2] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer