Breast Cancer

breast cancer: The woman who led the federal party between 1995 and 2003 spoke about her illness in an interview, saying she wants other women to know how important early detection can be, according to Huffington Post. "Huge numbers of women across the country and around the world have breast cancer and part of why I'm prepared to speak about it is that early detection is extremely important." HALIFAX - Former NDP Leader Alexa McDonough says she feels blessed that a routine, annual mammogram detected her breast cancer four months ago. "I've been diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm being treated for it, and I'm very grateful for that," she said Friday evening, as she prepared to go to dinner with friends. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.