We to talk have a serious discussion about #cancer screening. Canada’s cancer screening guidelines lag far behind the latest science, and Canadians are paying with their lives, by Dr. Anna Wilkinson canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/03/10/c... via @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social @nicktsergas.ca - ThreadSky

picardonhealth.bsky.social • 80 days ago

We to talk have a serious discussion about #cancer screening. Canada’s cancer screening guidelines lag far behind the latest science, and Canadians are paying with their lives, by Dr. Anna Wilkinson https://canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/03/10/canadians-need-to-talk-about-cancer-screening via @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social @nicktsergas.ca

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saettlerliz.bsky.social•80 days ago

This is a fairly evidence-free opinion from a GP oncologist. Beware of those with vested interests, however well-meaning.

ladyscorcher.bsky.social•80 days ago

Based on my prior interactions with you I don’t believe you have kept up to date with evidence after 2013. I would suggest that you follow the hyperlinks in her piece and catch up a bit.

saettlerliz.bsky.social•80 days ago

My guess is that the author has never read the original randomized controlled studies and their long-term follow-up. I’d advise anyone claiming to be an expert in breast cancer screening to start there.

ladyscorcher.bsky.social•80 days ago

Do you mean the CNBSS? The study that was improperly randomized? Of course she has read it. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9221595/

mark-ungrin.bsky.social•80 days ago

Can confirm. That study was taught as an example of how to screw up a trial when I did my PhD on the molecular biology of cancer, in the breast cancer research institute at the PMH. I had assumed it had been chucked out years ago. But...standards.

picardonhealth.bsky.social•80 days ago

Health guidelines should be transparent. Those produced by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care aren’t, by Dr. Shiela Appavoo https://canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/03/11/health-guidelines-should-be-transparent-the-task-forces-arent via @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social #BreastCancer

docvadeboncoeur.bsky.social•80 days ago

"One of the groups advocating for the Task Force’s modernization is the Coalition for Responsible Healthcare Guidelines, which I chair. "

Hum.

shielaappavoo.bsky.social•80 days ago

It’s a good query.

We are a grassroots group of leaders in various specialties, family medicine, epidemiology and even patients. It is completely voluntary and there is no financial support. Let me know if you have any questions.

docvadeboncoeur.bsky.social•80 days ago

Yes. Did you see the independant report on the Task force?

shielaappavoo.bsky.social•80 days ago

Read minister Holland’s statement. The point is not about the content of the EER. The point is that while Holland stated that it was a cause for the pause, it was completely ignored in the petition. Would you consider this full disclosure to a patient before asking them sign a consent?

docvadeboncoeur.bsky.social•80 days ago

There is only THIS sentence: "I also continue to hear important feedback directly from Canadians and key leaders in the area who raise their concerns on the existing guidance and process of the Task Force."

Which means he talked to some people. Who knows who?

But do you know report content?

docvadeboncoeur.bsky.social•80 days ago

BTW André, the External Review Report isn't available publicly, as far as I know, although all those people refer to this actual report.

picardonhealth.bsky.social•80 days ago

We need to have a serious discussion....
It should read.

nicktsergas.ca•80 days ago

bonkers story tbh

guswatanabe.bsky.social•80 days ago

Serious question.

Why is family history so important on medical intake forms?

If it is so important, what are your thoughts on adoptees for whom family medical history is a black hole? 🕳️

sansly94.bsky.social•80 days ago

📌

lucieluck.bsky.social•74 days ago

You’re not doing much regarding noise induced cancers, in my humble opinion, and might even be part of the problem. Not you personally (…) but the medical system in general surely is. If you block me, then you might be part of the problem too.

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