Anna Wilkinson
@Anwilkinson
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FP, GPO, passionate about oncology education for family doctors, mother of 4 girls, happiest in the great outdoors
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined September 2015
Stage IV prostate cancer increased by ~50% in men ages 50-74 after recommendations not to screen. Time to rethink prostate cancer screening. @CanUrolAssoc @prostatecanada @cancersociety @RodBreau
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Simple SummaryProstate cancer trends in Canada were associated with US PSA screening recommendations.
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Half of breast cancer in Black women occurs before 50 vs 14.6% in White women. More advanced, triple-negative disease and up to 70% higher mortality. Earlier, tailored screening is needed. @CurrentOncology @OliveBranchHope @cancersociety
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Canada. Its presentation and outcomes vary significantly by race/ethnicity. This study explores breast cancer incidence, age at diagnosis,...
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More about this on As It Happens- June 18, 2025: Canada’s screening guidelines are due for an overhaul (at the 37 min mark)
This week in #ResearchNews Dr. @Anwilkinson provided expert commentary on the major overhaul ordered for Canada's Task Force on Preventive Health Care in interviews with @CBCNews and @CP24.
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'@anwilkinson and @JeanSeely working with @StatCan_eng show women of racial and ethnic groups other than White are diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages and more advanced stages. https://t.co/GApIwkoMAG
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This week in #ResearchNews, Dr.@Anwilkinson was interviewed by CBC Radio Ottawa Morning about rising breast cancer rates in younger women. Listen to the interview @
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Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with HPV vaccination and regular screening. Kudos to @CancerCare_ON for launching HPV screening—a gamechanger for early detection and prevention. @cancersociety @egpayne
https://t.co/OGUr1kCQ4x via @ottawacitizen
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Canadians need to talk about how our cancer screening is falling behind.
canadahealthwatch.ca
Canada’s cancer screening guidelines lag far behind the latest science, and Canadians are paying with their lives.
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Starting breast cancer screening at age 40 would substantially reduce the cost of breast cancer treatment, a new analysis finds. It also would result in fewer deaths and more life years gained than the current screening practice. @Anwilkinson #breastcancer
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Our new study shows starting breast screening at age 40 is not only cost effective- it is cost savings. As treatment costs rise exponentially for advanced cancers, earlier diagnosis with screening saves both lives and $ @JeanSeely @uOttawaMed @JRENAUD28 @MoiraRushton @CanadaSBI
Earlier initiation of screening mammography at age 40 may yield substantial health care savings by reducing the cost of breast cancer treatment. https://t.co/XnigWC7Og2
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📅 New Article in #Vol31_Iss9 📑 "The Landscape of Breast Cancer Molecular and Histologic Subtypes in Canada" ✍️ by Anna N. Wilkinson et al. 📍 Access the full paper here: https://t.co/wPE0kBte16
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Breast cancer mortality 40% higher in Black women in 40s compared to White. More than 50% cases diagnosed @ stage 3+4 in Black women below 50. Peak age of death 56 in Black but 79 in White women. @CanadaSBI @cantaskforce @markhollandlib @cancersociety @cancerstratCA @OncJournal
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Breast cancer in race/ethnicities other than White has earlier age at diagnosis, higher proportion of cases diagnosed before 50 and earlier age of death. Screening starting at 50 systematically disadvantages women who are not White @JeanSeely @GovCanHealth
academic.oup.com
This article focuses on whether breast cancer characteristics and outcomes differ by race and ethnicity in Canada.
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Today, the province lowered the eligibility age for regular mammograms from 50 to 40✨. To help you navigate the screening process, TOH’s breast screening team has answered some FAQs: https://t.co/TPrRnshQ1K
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Early detection is key, especially for younger women with more aggressive #breastcancers. 31.3% triple negative diagnosed at stage I in 50s, only 22.1% in 40s, where screening not recommended. @cantaskforce @cancersociety @cancerstratCA @markhollandlib @drsdelliscc @GovCanHealth
Not all breast cancers are equal. Aggressive subtypes are more common in women <50, but no matter the subtype, 5yr survival at stage 1 is >96%. Early detection is even more important in younger women @CurrentOncology @JeanSeely @StatCan_eng
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Not all breast cancers are equal. Aggressive subtypes are more common in women <50, but no matter the subtype, 5yr survival at stage 1 is >96%. Early detection is even more important in younger women @CurrentOncology @JeanSeely @StatCan_eng
https://t.co/IqcHKjx5TI
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Purpose: To characterize the histologic and molecular subtype distribution of, and survival from, breast cancer (BC) among Canadian women overall, and by stage and age at diagnosis. Methods: Invasive...
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Cancer survivorship road map- an “Oncology Brief”summary for busy FPs covering common cancers
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The overall incidence and prevalence of cancer have continued to climb over the past 3 decades, with more than 1.5 million Canadians living with or beyond cancer as of 2018.[1][1] Individuals who...
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Thanks @OttawaHealth for this chance to attend a community outreach event. Lots of conversations raising awareness around cancer screening and offering screening for those without family doctors thru Champlain Screening Outreach @OttawaHospital @CancerCare_ON @ChamplainScreen
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Press Release: EOHU Partners With the Champlain Regional Cancer Program to Increase Access to Cancer Screening in EOHU Region https://t.co/n6HCVTN7ob
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