Kathy Kaufield

Writer, mother, recovering from breast cancer. On a mission to raise awareness about breast density and to improve breast cancer screening programs. She/Her

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

Provincial and territorial govts continue to disregard @cantaskforce flawed and dangerous guidelines. NL becomes jurisdiction #7 to implement self-referral at 40. More to come. Thank you @PremierofNL and Minister Hogan for following the science.
Lives will be saved. #nlpoli @markhollandlib @YaaraSaks @ebmgatineau

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

New study identifying twice as many cancers as previously estimated using ultrasound in dense breasts. Thank you @DrPaulaGordon @JeanSeely and Dr Linda Warren. We have the technology. Let's use it! https://t.co/wiLY8PiIFA

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

@DrPaulaGordon @carolynjack @densebreastscdn So well deserved!! Congratulations @DrPaulaGordon!

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

Less than a week in office and this is done! Thank you Premier Holt! @susanholt

[Government of NB @Gov_NB]

Today we are moving forward to improve abortion access in the province. Changes to Regulation 84-20 have been approved that will allow medicare to cover the cost of surgical abortions performed outside of hospitals.

These changes align New Brunswick with most other provinces in covering the cost, whether an abortion is performed in a hospital or a clinic.
https://t.co/ukDe9xRtXP

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

This is a great read @JournoBarb. News stories about issues such as abortion access and pay equity fell on deaf ears when I covered the legislature more than 20 years ago. I hope @susanholt will bring positive change, finally.

[Barbara Simpson @JournoBarb]

NEW: Susan Holt has shattered a 240-year-old glass ceiling in New Brunswick. She'll be sworn in as premier tomorrow, becoming the first woman to hold the job in the province. Here's what she and political watchers from across Canada have to say on the moment.

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

I’ve never heard an NB premier -elect in an election night interview bring up addressing pay equity. #newworld #hoperestored

[Susan Holt @susanholt]

THANK YOU NEW BRUNSWICK ❤️

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

Triumph of the human spirit. Oh my heart! @celinedion you are a legend. ❤️

[Cerfia @CerfiaFR]

🇫🇷 FLASH | "Si je dois revenir chanter, ce sera pour les Jeux Olympiques" : 4 ans après sa dernière performance sur scène, voici la sublime performance de la LÉGENDE Céline Dion ! 🤤

#Paris2024 #ceremoniedouverture

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

@DrPaulaGordon Thank you for helping to make this happen!!

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

OH HAPPY DAY!!! It's HAPPENING! Starting Monday. Tears of joy! Thank you to the Province of New Brunswick for following the science and latest evidence on this!
You can read the media release here: https://t.co/Px96ymn1u2

[Government of NB @Gov_NB]

Eligible people aged 40-49 with no signs, symptoms or previous diagnosis of breast cancer will be able to self-refer for breast cancer screening as of June 3.

Make screening for breast cancer part of your self-care routine. Screening saves lives.

Learn more about how you can self-refer for breast cancer screening.
https://t.co/XhyA9X1PaR

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

Thank you @nicireland_news for this piece and @shirafb @jeanseely for your advocacy https://t.co/g3hQMdt0UA

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

Effective immediately! Well now!

[Dr. Paula Gordon @DrPaulaGordon]

It’s as of today!

https://t.co/niBMfaYdbN
Thank-you @PremierofNL @FureyAndrew

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

Way to go Newfoundland and Labrador!! This will save lives! #40not50 @FureyAndrew thank you for following the latest science and evidence and making this change.

https://t.co/sJ5NyOfYkQ

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

I cannot wait to read this! Congratulations @kdonk!!

[Goose Lane Editions @goose_lane]

🏒🥅 ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT!🥅🏒
We’re thrilled to announce Goose Lane Editions has acquired Breakaway by Karissa Donkin (@kdonk). This book will take readers inside the PWHL’s groundbreaking first season.

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

YES! IT IS ABOUT TIME! THANK YOU @cancersociety for listening to science and for advocating for better breast screening guidelines! @GovCanHealth, the current guidelines from @cantaskforce exclude current evidence and people are dying as a result! #40not50

[Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety]

UPDATE: The Canadian Cancer Society is updating its position on breast screening to reflect evolving evidence and calls for action from patients who are frustrated that many women aged 40 to 49 are being excluded from breast screening as well as the national guidelines developed by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.

We’re urging provinces and territories to lower the start age for breast screening programs to 40 for individuals at an average risk of developing breast cancer. Many provinces and territories have taken steps to expand access to this age group, and we applaud those actions.

Access to breast screening is important to find breast cancer early when chances of successful treatment are better.

Learn more about our new position on breast screening: https://t.co/brGGhWiUZm

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

@DveStewart Congratulations!!!

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

Thank you @CBCMarina @CBCNews for this important piece on harmful guidelines in breast, prostate, & lung cancer screening. Let's make the health of millions of Canadians a priority! @markhollandlib
https://t.co/b5q2zZg9Fn
#cdnpoli

[shira farber @shirafb]

Task force chair claims missing breast screenings during Covid was a silver lining.

My family would beg to differ.

I call for a moratorium on CDN guidelines until bias is removed.

@markhollandlib @lisahepfner
#cdnpoli https://t.co/Yh4RlQtlOt

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

It's an honour to collaborate w dedicated experts ringing alarm bells about outdated @cantaskforce guidelines in breast, lung, and prostate cancer screening. Action needed now to save lives & reduce suffering.
Press conference: https://t.co/91LJiQdk4g
#cdnpoli @markhollandlib

[Kathy Kaufield @kaufield]

Please @markhollandlib @JustinTrudeau listen to these experts and stop the @cantaskforce from once again ignoring modern evidence and expert advice when making Canada’s breast screening guidelines. 40not50

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

Specialists in breast, lung, prostate, cervical cancer and more are demanding restructuring to @cantaskforce whose guidelines are putting Canadian lives at risk @markhollandlib @CPHO_Canada. Read the press release https://t.co/HhCIfDqInQ