Imaging Saves Lives

Imaging Saves Lives We are here to bring awareness and discuss the urgent need for improved medical imaging equipment in BC.

Sharing your experience can inspire others in their health journey - knowing you're not alone may make all the difference.

Meet Ashley. Stage 3A melanoma survivor. Disability and accessibility advocate. And living proof that a routine check ca...
05/25/2026

Meet Ashley. Stage 3A melanoma survivor. Disability and accessibility advocate. And living proof that a routine check can change everything. 💙

Ashley knows doctors' offices well. Living with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) and POTS, medical appointments have long been part of her reality. But one visit in December 2024 was different.

During a routine skin check with her dermatologist, Ashley made one small request: could they check her feet too? A mole was biopsied. Days later, a phone call confirmed melanoma, a form of skin cancer, and Ashley's world shifted.

What followed was a difficult road through a healthcare system that wasn't always easy to navigate. She was referred from surgeon to surgeon before finally having the mole removed, a skin graft from her left thigh, and lymph nodes taken from her groin. Six weeks post-surgery, she received the full picture:
stage 3A melanoma, meaning cancer had reached her lymph nodes but had not spread further.

Ashley now lives with a five-year PET scan monitoring plan and an unshakeable commitment to advocacy.

Ashley had no signs. No symptoms. No warning. Just a quiet routine check, a simple request, and a biopsy that saved her life.

This is why early screening detection matters and can’t be an afterthought.. Cancer isn't always loud. Sometimes it's hiding in plain sight, waiting for someone to look.

This Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we're standing with Ashley and every patient still waiting for answers. Early detection only works when access exists. Learn more through the link below:

www.imagingsaveslives.ca

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and it's a good time to pause and think about what's happening with your skin. ☀️Ski...
05/12/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and it's a good time to pause and think about what's happening with your skin. ☀️

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in Canada, and one of the most preventable. Many cases are linked to UV exposure, which means small, consistent habits can genuinely make a difference over time.

Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+), protective clothing, and shade during peak hours are your most effective tools. And tanning beds carry real risk regardless of how long you use them. There is no such thing as a safe tan.

Knowing your skin matters too. Watch for new spots, changes in moles, or anything that won't heal. The ABCDE rule is a helpful guide: asymmetry, border irregularity, colour changes, diameter, and anything that's evolving. When something feels off, seeing a provider early is always the right call.

Early detection gives people options. It creates space for treatment, for planning, and for better outcomes. For skin cancer, that journey often starts with a simple skin check and a biopsy. But it doesn't end there.

Staging, monitoring, and treatment planning all depend on timely access to medical imaging. PET scans, CT scans, ultrasounds. That access isn't optional for patients navigating a diagnosis. It's what makes the difference between catching something early and finding it too late.

That access is exactly what we're fighting for in BC. If you believe everyone deserves answers when they need them, add your voice at the link below. 💙

www.imagingsaveslives.ca

Behind every early morning, every packed lunch, every middle-of-the-night worry and every quiet sacrifice is a person wh...
05/10/2026

Behind every early morning, every packed lunch, every middle-of-the-night worry and every quiet sacrifice is a person who gives more than most people will ever see. 💙

Motherhood, in all its forms, is one of the most generous acts there is. And somewhere in the middle of showing up for everyone else, it becomes far too easy to put your own health, rest, and well-being at the very bottom of the list.

This Mother's Day, we want to say something simple: you deserve care, too. Not as a reward for doing enough, but because your health matters in its own right. Rest, support, and time for yourself aren't indulgences. They're part of how you sustain everything you give.

Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of the people you love. ✨

So to every mother reading this, in every form that motherhood takes: today is worth celebrating. But you deserve more than one day a year to rest, to be seen, and to be cared for.

Happy Mother's Day!

Tag a mother in your life who deserves to hear this today.

05/06/2026

In British Columbia, patients waiting for a cancer scan are waiting an average of weeks, sometimes months, longer than medically recommended.💙

That wait is not a bureaucratic inconvenience. It is the difference between catching a tumour when it is treatable and finding it when options have narrowed.

For breast cancer and colorectal cancer, especially, early detection is not a bonus; it is the deciding factor. Medical imaging, including mammograms, ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRIs, is what makes early detection possible. And right now, access to that imaging in BC is dangerously delayed.

Real patients are sitting with uncertainty, rescheduled appointments, and unanswered questions, not because the technology does not exist, but because the system is not keeping up with demand.

That needs to change.

Sign the petition at imagingsaveslives.ca and add your voice to the growing call for timely, accessible medical imaging across British Columbia.

Because a diagnosis that comes in time can change everything.

Not all waiting is quiet. 💙For many people navigating the healthcare system, the space between a referral and a scan can...
05/04/2026

Not all waiting is quiet. 💙

For many people navigating the healthcare system, the space between a referral and a scan can feel overwhelming and filled with questions, uncertainty, and a constant mental load that’s hard to set down. During Mental Health Week, it’s important to recognize that these in-between moments aren’t just logistical; they’re deeply emotional.

When access to medical imaging is delayed, people are left without the clarity they need to make informed decisions about their health. That uncertainty affects how people sleep, think, and move through their days. It sits with them in ways that don't show up in a wait-time statistic.

Timely imaging isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about giving people answers when they need them, reducing unnecessary distress, and allowing care to move forward with confidence.

If you’re in that space right now, it’s okay to acknowledge how difficult it is. Staying connected, asking for support, and advocating for yourself can make a difference - but the system should also meet you there.

Because no one should be left in limbo when it comes to their health.👩‍⚕️

We’re advocating for a future in British Columbia where access to medical imaging is timely, equitable, and responsive to the full impact delays can have.

Add your voice: Sign the petition at the link below and help push for change.

www.imagingsaveslives.ca

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Meet Amy Smith (). 💙A breast cancer survivor, advocate, and voice for earlier detection.Amy was diagnosed with HER2-posi...
04/29/2026

Meet Amy Smith (). 💙

A breast cancer survivor, advocate, and voice for earlier detection.

Amy was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer, a fast-growing and aggressive subtype that requires urgent, targeted treatment. Like many others, her diagnosis came after navigating uncertainty and the overwhelming reality of not having clear answers right away.

HER2-positive breast cancer accounts for about 1 in 5 cases, and while treatment has come a long way, timing still matters. Early detection can open the door to more options, more effective care, and better outcomes.

After years of treatment and living with what she describes as the constant “grip” of cancer, Amy began saying yes to herself. Yes to joy. Yes to growth. Yes to stepping into spaces she once wasn’t sure she belonged in.

And in those choices, she found something powerful.

“Freedom isn’t the absence of cancer. It’s the presence of me.”

March 18th 2026, Amy celebrated, proudly 5 years cancer-free, a milestone that once may have felt out of reach, and a powerful reminder of what timely care and effective treatment can make possible.

Today, she’s using her voice to share her experience, raise awareness, and remind others that breast cancer doesn’t only affect one type of person, one age group, or one story.

Because too often, patients, especially younger women, are dismissed or delayed when they seek answers. Those delays can change everything.

Amy’s story is a reminder that behind every diagnosis is a whole person, one navigating not just illness, but identity, healing, and what it means to move forward. And it’s also a reminder of why early detection matters.

✨ It’s how we catch cancer earlier.

✨ It’s how we give patients a fighting chance.

✨ It’s how we save lives.

We need a system where no one has to push to be taken seriously, and no one is left waiting when time matters most.

Join us in advocating for faster, fairer access to life-saving medical imaging across BC.

Because everyone deserves answers when they need them most. Visit the link in bio.

How long would you wait for answers about your health? 💙In British Columbia, waiting for a medical scan isn’t unusual; i...
04/24/2026

How long would you wait for answers about your health? 💙

In British Columbia, waiting for a medical scan isn’t unusual; it’s something many of us have experienced, either ourselves or through someone we love.

It might be a friend still searching for answers. A parent living with uncertainty. Or maybe it’s you, checking your phone and wondering when your turn will come.

Medical imaging isn’t optional. It’s how serious conditions like cancer are detected early. When there are more choices, clearer next steps, and real hope for better outcomes.

But right now, too many patients are left waiting.

And waiting isn’t just time passing. It’s sleepless nights, unanswered questions, and the emotional weight of not knowing what comes next. No one should have to carry that alone.

Access to timely imaging shouldn’t depend on luck or postal code. It should be there when it’s needed, every single time.

The good news? Change is possible when people come together and speak up.

Your voice can help move this forward. 💙

Share this post, start a conversation, and take the next step today.

Sign the petition at imagingsaveslives.ca and help advocate for faster, life-saving access to medical imaging across BC.

Because getting answers sooner doesn’t just bring peace of mind, it can save lives.

How long would you wait for answers about your health? 💙In British Columbia, waiting for a medical scan isn’t unusual; i...
04/23/2026

How long would you wait for answers about your health? 💙

In British Columbia, waiting for a medical scan isn’t unusual; it’s something many of us have experienced, either ourselves or through someone we love.

It might be a friend still searching for answers. A parent living with uncertainty. Or maybe it’s you, checking your phone and wondering when your turn will come.

Medical imaging isn’t optional. It’s how serious conditions like cancer are detected early. When there are more choices, clearer next steps, and real hope for better outcomes.

But right now, too many patients are left waiting.

And waiting isn’t just time passing. It’s sleepless nights, unanswered questions, and the emotional weight of not knowing what comes next. No one should have to carry that alone.

Access to timely imaging shouldn’t depend on luck or postal code. It should be there when it’s needed, every single time.

The good news? Change is possible when people come together and speak up.

Your voice can help move this forward. 💙

Share this post, start a conversation, and take the next step today.

Sign the petition at imagingsaveslives.ca and help advocate for faster, life-saving access to medical imaging across BC.

Because getting answers sooner doesn’t just bring peace of mind, it can save lives.

www.imagingsaveslives.ca

Oral Health is Whole Health. 👩‍⚕️April is Oral Health Awareness Month, it’s worth remembering that what happens in your ...
04/14/2026

Oral Health is Whole Health. 👩‍⚕️

April is Oral Health Awareness Month, it’s worth remembering that what happens in your mouth doesn’t stay there, it’s deeply connected to your overall health.

Oral infections, inflammation, and even early signs of disease can show up in ways we don’t always expect. In some cases, they’re linked to heart health, cancer risks, and other serious conditions.

This is where imaging plays a critical role.

Dental X-rays and other forms of medical imaging don’t just look at teeth. They help detect issues early, often before symptoms appear. They give patients and providers the answers needed to act sooner, when treatment can be simpler, safer, and more effective.

Because early detection doesn’t just apply to one part of the body. It’s a principle that runs through all of healthcare.

This month, as we talk about oral health, let’s also recognize the role imaging plays in protecting our overall well-being and why timely access matters.
Your health shouldn’t have to wait. 💙

Take a moment to learn more, start conversations, and prioritize early detection for yourself and the people you care about.

imagingsaveslives.ca

Meet Lauren Marie, breast cancer survivor and advocate. 💙At 21, Lauren found a lump while on vacation with friends. Brea...
04/02/2026

Meet Lauren Marie, breast cancer survivor and advocate. 💙

At 21, Lauren found a lump while on vacation with friends. Breast cancer was the last thing on her mind, but trusting that something felt off changed the course of her life.

When she got home, she followed up. After an ultrasound, she was told she needed a biopsy. Soon after, Lauren learned she had breast cancer. The shock was overwhelming. In her early twenties, this was never something she imagined would happen to her.

But after the initial fear, Lauren did what she does best. She went into planning mode.

She wanted answers, a plan. Most of all, she wanted to hold on to the parts of herself that made her feel like Lauren.

Through diagnosis, treatment, and all the uncertainty that followed, she kept showing up for herself. Even as cancer changed her life, she was determined not to let it define her.

Her journey was not easy. She had to put parts of her future on pause, including her final year of school. She went through chemotherapy, radiation, and an egg-freezing cycle while navigating the emotional weight of survivorship at such a young age. She also had to face the reality that breast cancer in young women is often overlooked, delayed, or dismissed.

Now, one year after surgery, Lauren is reflecting on all that this chapter has taken from her, but also all that it has taught her.

She has learned that survivorship is not something she needs to hide. This experience will always be part of her story, and she is proud of the strength it has revealed in her. Day by day, she is embracing this new version of herself with honesty, gratitude, and hope.

Lauren’s story is a reminder that breast cancer does not only affect older women. Young women know their bodies. They deserve to be heard, taken seriously, and given timely access to the imaging and care that can save lives.

Early detection saves lives. Lauren’s story shows us why awareness matters at every age. ✨

Help us keep pushing for faster diagnoses, better access to screening and imaging, and a healthcare system that listens when patients speak up.

www.imagingsaveslives.ca

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