Yvonne Jones, Newfoundland and Labrador's Opposition leader, who is receiving treatment for breast cancer, is calling for the expansion of screening programs.
Jones is leading a national campaign that kicked off at a conference in Toronto this week.
The 42-year-old Liberal member from Labrador says more women over the age of 40 should have access to earlier breast cancer detection. The recommended threshold for screening has been age 50.
Jones wants her province to join the six others that have already committed to passing bills in support of expanded screening.
She says she has discussed the issue with Premier Danny Williams and is hopeful his government will see the urgency and the benefits of such action.
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