30 Years of Impact
For 30 years, CURE has been powering the fight against breast cancer by investing in programs for prevention and early detection, cutting-edge research to improve treatment, and a range of supportive services for patients and their families.
Your Dollars At Work:
- Patient Support Services
- Advancing Breast Cancer Research
- Prevention & Early Detection
CURE Foundation's Financial Aid Program
$1,4M +
Provided direct financial aid to breast cancer patients across Canada
Since 2018, the CURE Foundation has provided direct financial aid to breast cancer patients across Canada. Low-income patients in active treatment may qualify for a one-time grant to help ease the financial burden of their diagnosis.
The Double Burden
Breast cancer brings physical challenges— and often financial ones too. Many women face a double burden: managing treatment while navigating financial strain.
RESEARCH
Advancing Breast Cancer Research
CURE is committed to advancing breast cancer treatment by funding research that deepens understanding, drives innovation, and helps bring hope to patients facing the disease.
Jason Topolski
CURE Foundation Fellowship in Breast Cancer Research Recipient
Awarded the CURE Foundation Scholarship in 2025, Jason is studying triple-negative breast cancer and the cancer cells that survive after treatment — research that may help advance understanding of recurrence and treatment resistance.
Dr. Mark Basik
Principal Investigator
Dr. Mark Basik’s research focuses on breast cancer genomics, liquid biopsies, and treatment resistance — helping move discoveries from the lab into more personalized care for patients.
PREVENTION & EARLY dETECTION
Early Detection & Improved Treatment
CURE is committed to improving access to breast cancer screening and care by supporting hospital equipment and technology that help detect breast cancer earlier and strengthen patient outcomes.
CURE Foundation's Breast Cancer Health Centre
Queen Elizabeth Health Complex - An accredited breast cancer center in Montreal
The QEHC’s CURE Foundation Breast Health Center has been through the rigorous mammography accreditation process that allows us to be a Designated Screening Centre and part of the Quebec Breast Cancer Screening Program.
Tomosynthesis: 3D technology used for mammogram screening
In 2018, the QEHC began using 3D technology for mammograms known as Tomosynthesis in its breast exams. This technology enables early detection of smaller invasive cancers and a reduction in recalls for additional views. Tomosynthesis improves patient care, translating into a higher probability of a successful outcome of a breast cancer diagnosis.
