Métis people in Ontario are at greater risk for a number of cancers and are under-screened, leading them to suffer disproportionately. More work needs to be done to improve cancer screening and outcomes among the Métis. Opinion by Margaret Froh
After a routine mammogram in early June, it was discovered that I have a form of breast cancer known invasive ductal carcinoma. Unfortunately, Métis people in Ontario not only experience higher incidences of cancer than the non-Indigenous population, but we also undergo regular cancer screenings at a much lower rate.
were performed in the province during the pandemic. As a result, Ontario doctors have been seeing more advanced cases of breast cancer. While screenings have since returned to normal levels, the OMA warned that the temporary decrease in testing has led to many cancer cases being diagnosed at later, and more complicated, stages.
Findings showed that the incidence of breast cancer and cervical cancer was significantly higher among Métis women compared to non-Indigenous women. Lung, liver, larynx, and gallbladder cancers were also higher among Métis adults, and Métis men had significantly poorer survival rates for prostate cancer compared to non-Indigenous men.
Our findings were released in September 2021, recommending more support for cancer screening awareness and front-line MNO workers facilitating cancer screening uptake in Métis communities; improved supports for health-care providers to engage more effectively with Métis patients; and policy and program development to promote cancer screening knowledge and uptake in Métis communities.
المملكة العربية السعودية أحدث الأخبار, المملكة العربية السعودية عناوين
Similar News:يمكنك أيضًا قراءة قصص إخبارية مشابهة لهذه التي قمنا بجمعها من مصادر إخبارية أخرى.
Sault Métis community calls on Canada to resolve land issuesSault Métis Centre rings steeple bell 172 times Friday to recognize anniversary of Crown's commitment to protect Métis land rights
اقرأ أكثر »
Union blames city for volunteer firefighter shortfallGreater Sudbury volunteer firefighters’ union representative Matthew Walchuk blames the city for its limited number of volunteer firefighters, saying they’ve been ‘inflexible’ when it comes to training requirements
اقرأ أكثر »
Breast cancer screening delayedHealth officials warn Ont. behind by 400,000 breast cancer scans, a delay that puts women’s health at risk. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson reports.
اقرأ أكثر »
Ontario reports 109 new COVID-19 deaths, a number not seen since May | CBC NewsOntario is reporting 109 new COVID-19 deaths over the past seven days — the single highest death count since early May during the sixth wave of the pandemic.
اقرأ أكثر »
By the numbers: A look at key figures in Ontario's municipal electionsMunicipalities across Ontario will elect new local governments on Monday. Here's a look at some key figures at play in the provincewide municipal elections:
اقرأ أكثر »
Number of COVID-19 deaths in Ontario hits highest level in five monthsThe number of deaths in Ontario due to COVID-19 hit their highest level in months. The provincial Health Ministry release data on Thursday that shows 109 peo
اقرأ أكثر »