Experts: Cancer screening guidelines

The federal government is expected to overhaul Canada’s cancer screening task force following criticism that its recommendations are outdated and lacked expert input. Breast cancer screening is a key focus, with growing pressure to lower the starting age to 40.

McGill University experts are available to speak to the debate, including:

• What the data show about screening benefits for people in their 40s
• How overdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary anxiety and treatment
• What people need to know before making screening decisions

Experts available:

William Foulkes, Distinguished James McGill Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Oncology, and Human Genetics.

william.foulkes [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Richard Margolese, Professor in the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology.

richard.margolese [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Guylène Thériault, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Family Medicine.

guylene.theriault [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)