Dr. Ify McKerlie

Radiologist. Breast Imager. Podcast Host. Empowering women thru knowledge.#Screen40 Wife, Mom of two. Spin instructor

[Dr. Ify McKerlie @drifymckerlie]

@serenawilliams @Venuseswilliams @itsgabbyt @Melissajanae21 @itsshacarri @athlos Something about you rubs people the wrong way-it’s called success ! Great episode. How refreshing to listen to a great podcast with no profanity. So wonderful 🤍

[Dr. Ify McKerlie @drifymckerlie]

Our MRTs and Sonographers are the backbone of what we do. 💪🏽
Often unseen, yet their impact is felt in every patient’s relief, every life changed. 💗

Here’s to the calm voices, steady hands, and often unseen heroes of imaging. Happy MRT Week & Happy (belated) Sonography Week!

[Dr. Ify McKerlie @drifymckerlie]

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[Dr. Ify McKerlie @drifymckerlie]

Drumroll please... 🥁 I am so thrilled to announce that the fabulous Dr. Rajee, an Oncoloplastic surgeon from Edmonton, will be joining us on December 16th!  Mark your calendars!You won’t want to miss this enlightening conversation! 💭#oncoplasticsurgery #yeg #breastsurgery

[Anna Wilkinson @Anwilkinson]

Simply put, racialized women in Canada are diagnosed with breast cancer at ages comparable to, or even slightly younger than, racialized women in the US. @cantaskforce @cancersociety @GovCanHealth

[Jean Seely, MD @JeanSeely]

In Canada, the median age at diagnosis of BC in Black women is age 56, and in White women it is 62; the peak age at diagnosis in Black women is 50, and in White women it is 65. In the USA, the median age of BC diagnosis in Black women is age 60. @Anwilkinson

[Jean Seely, MD @JeanSeely]

In Canada 17% BC in White and 26.3% in Black women are diagnosed at stage III and IV. Canadian age-specific mortality rate for women 40-49 in Black is 1.4x higher than White women. In US the death rate is 40% higher in Black women overall and 2X more under age 50. @Anwilkinson

[Jean Seely, MD @JeanSeely]

In Canada, the percent of breast cancer cases diagnosed before age 50: 32.3% in Black, 16.6% in White; In the US, 22% in Black and 14% in White women.
Median age at death in women from breast cancer: in Canada: Black 61, White 71; in the US: Black 63, White 70. @Anwilkinson

[Dr. Ify McKerlie @drifymckerlie]

@cantaskforce @cantaskforce If racialized women tend to be diagnosed at younger ages than white women, esp. in the 40’s and mortality is higher in Black women, help us understand why you recommend not screening at age 40 but instead shared decision making? Not realistic is it? It’s unethical !

[Dr. Ify McKerlie @drifymckerlie]

@cantaskforce @cantaskforce There is a lot of research that is ongoing. US lowered the age to 40 b/c of the higher mortality rate.
Canada's new guidelines did not, while still acknowledging the high mortality. I'm struggling to understand why! It's knowingly putting our lives at risk.

[Jean Seely, MD @JeanSeely]

Astounding and disturbing results @CanadaSBI @uOttawaRad Incidence of Breast Cancer in Younger Women: A Canadian Trend Analysis - Jean M. Seely, Larry F. Ellison, Jean-Michel Billette, Shary X. Zhang, Anna N. Wilkinson, 2024 https://t.co/AtZhWKO2XY

[Jean Seely, MD @JeanSeely]

Canadian Cancer Society has issued new recommendations, excellent news! @CanadaSBI @CARadiologists @oarinfo
Based on overwhelming evidence in support of this, it aligns with provincial changes in policies to include screening for women in their 40s. https://t.co/NJ1SVoZclU

[Jean Seely, MD @JeanSeely]

Early cancer screening could save Canadian healthcare system nearly half a billion dollars over patients’ lifetime- thanks to experts who made our research possible @Anwilkinson @MartinYaffe @JeanSeely @uOttawaRad @CARadiologists @CanadaSBI @
https://t.co/MB44R9gCg0

[Dr. Paula Gordon @DrPaulaGordon]

The reaction of the legendary @MdTabar to the @cantaskforce breast cancer screening guidelines.

[Dr. Paula Gordon @DrPaulaGordon]

And that’s just breast cancer. Even more lives lost because of the guidelines for other cancers, and other health concerns.

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

"The consequences are grim. Current task force guidelines often limit access to critical life-saving screening and result in later stage diagnoses of disease. Later diagnosis is associated with greater suffering, death and increased treatment costs." @ShielaAppavoo #cdnpoli

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

Breast cancer is a horrific disease. The process being used to create the 2024 breast screening guidelines is highly flawed. Cdn women are suffering and dying needlessly. Demand our government protect Canadians. Please take one minute & add your voice https://t.co/5cejoMVEaF

[Robyn Roth MD | Breast Radiologist 🩻 @theboobiedocs]

so many amazing lectures at #SBI2024 but perhaps the most impactful was the TedTalk on going from Breast Radiologist to breast cancer patient by Dr. Daly (standing ovation!👏🎀 )we learn so much from hearing patient experiences, esp when they are also healthcare professionals👩🏻‍⚕️

[Society of Breast Imaging @BreastImaging]

Gratitude fills the air as we bid farewell to another remarkable SBI Annual Symposium! Our sights are set on the grand celebration awaiting us in 2025 – the 40th conference in captivating Colorado Springs, CO. Let's make memories that last a lifetime! 🌟 #SBI2025 🌟

[Robyn Roth MD | Breast Radiologist 🩻 @theboobiedocs]

found my breasties at #SBI2024 🎀👩🏻‍⚕️ lots of exciting advances in breast cancer screening to share, but until then, here’s some highlights 💕

who did you 👀?

@BreastImaging @DanaAtayaMD @mindyLyang @emilyconant3 @CanadaSBI @SupriyaKulk