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 | Emily HeerUniversity of British Columbia Verified email at carexcanada.ca Cited by 1105 |
Global burden and trends in premenopausal and postmenopausal breast cancer: a population-based study
Background Breast cancer has distinct causes, prognoses, and outcomes and effects in
patients at premenopausal and postmenopausal ages. We sought to assess the global burden …
patients at premenopausal and postmenopausal ages. We sought to assess the global burden …
Emerging cancer incidence trends in Canada: the growing burden of young adult cancers
Background Recent studies have identified increases in cancer incidence among younger
adults for some cancers. This study examined incidence trends for 28 cancers in Canada by …
adults for some cancers. This study examined incidence trends for 28 cancers in Canada by …
National trends in colorectal cancer incidence among older and younger adults in Canada
Importance Recent evidence has shown that although the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC)
is decreasing among older adults, rates have increased in adults younger than 50 years. …
is decreasing among older adults, rates have increased in adults younger than 50 years. …
Effects of exercise on cancer treatment efficacy: a systematic review of preclinical and clinical studies
We systematically reviewed and synthesized evidence on the impact of physical activity/exercise
on cancer treatment efficacy. We included six preclinical and seven clinical studies. …
on cancer treatment efficacy. We included six preclinical and seven clinical studies. …
Participation, barriers, and facilitators of cancer screening among LGBTQ+ populations: a review of the literature
The LGBTQ+ community is at higher risk of certain cancers but is less likely to participate in
screening programs or engage with preventive healthcare. Despite this, the barriers and …
screening programs or engage with preventive healthcare. Despite this, the barriers and …
The association between neighborhood‐level income and cancer stage at diagnosis and survival in Alberta
Background Socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with a range of health outcomes,
including cancer diagnosis and survival. However, the evidence for this association is …
including cancer diagnosis and survival. However, the evidence for this association is …
Age-standardized cancer-incidence trends in Canada, 1971–2015
BACKGROUND: Although cancer incidence over time is well documented in Canada,
trends by birth cohort and age group are less well known. We analyzed age- and sex-…
trends by birth cohort and age group are less well known. We analyzed age- and sex-…
The efficacy of chemopreventive agents on the incidence of colorectal adenomas: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cancer and third leading cause of
cancer-related death worldwide. Use of chemopreventive agents (CPAs) to reduce the incidence …
cancer-related death worldwide. Use of chemopreventive agents (CPAs) to reduce the incidence …
Prevalence of physical health, mental health, and disability comorbidities among women living with HIV in Canada
Life expectancy for people living with HIV has increased, but management of HIV is now
more complex due to comorbidities. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of …
more complex due to comorbidities. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of …
The incidence of breast cancer in Canada 1971–2015: trends in screening-eligible and young-onset age groups
E Heer, Y Ruan, N Mealey, ML Quan… - Canadian Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Objectives Breast cancer incidence has fluctuated considerably in Canada, with recent
reductions in rates among screening-eligible women. However, incidence of early-onset and pre-…
reductions in rates among screening-eligible women. However, incidence of early-onset and pre-…
