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She advocated for better breast cancer screening. Her friends continue the fight | Globalnews.ca

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Tanja Harrison , 53 , died this month from stage IV breast cancer.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 , despite the fact her most recent mammogram came back "clear" Dense breasts can make it more difficult for mammograms to detect tumors.

Friends of Harrison are urging Nova Scotia to update its screening policy for women with dense breast tissue.

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