Early Detection Saves Lives, Breast Screening Age Reduced to 40 in Ontario

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in Canadian women ages 30-49¹ and 75% of breast cancers occur in women with no family history or known risk factors.² 18% of breast cancers occur in ages 40-49³ and are often more aggressive, while women of colour are 72% more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50.⁴

That’s why we’re thrilled that some provinces and territories have reduced the age for breast screening from 50 to 40. Detecting breast cancer earlier can make a huge difference for a woman’s survival and quality of life. The earlier it is detected, there are more treatment options and a better chance of a full recovery. It’s not just about extending life–it’s about offering hope and spending precious time with friends and family.

More recently, Ontario reduced the age of screening to 40 on October 8th, 2024. To commemorate this historic milestone, Hologic’s Breast & Skeletal Health Solutions division created a video to highlight how lowering the age of screening may save a woman’s life.

Timing is everything.