Support for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer knowledge, wisdom and advice by survivors for survivors
Support for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer knowledge, wisdom and advice by survivors for survivors
What task force and guideline reform could mean for breast cancer screening and the future of women’s health in Canada In a long-awaited move that could reshape the landscape of preventive health care in Canada, Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced the federal government’s acceptance of the External Expert Review (EER) report aimed at …
On June 11, 2025, the world mourned the death of Ananda Lewis at age 52. The beloved MTV VJ, talk show host, carpenter, and fearless advocate had bravely shared her journey with breast cancer— and her regret over treatment choices— shedding light on an issue many avoid discussing. (thedailybeast.com) A Story of Choice, Autonomy, and …
A global, multi-year clinical trial funded by the Canadian Cancer Society and others has delivered a breakthrough for cancer survivors: structured exercise during cancer, delivered through a supervised program, significantly reduces the risk of colon cancer recurrence and improves overall survival. The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) on June 2, …
By Mary Judge I had breast cancer.There, I said it. Many of you already knew. But if you didn’t—well, now you do. Maybe you saw the post about the hockey player who visited the cancer centre on my first day of chemo. Or the photos of my friend Bruce shaving his head in solidarity. Or …
Why would someone opt to remain flat after mastectomy? When most people think of breast cancer survivorship, they picture women triumphantly “beating” the disease and then undergoing reconstructive surgery to regain what was lost. But for a growing number of women, including Canadian advocate and author Ellyn Winters-Robinson, the choice to remain flat after mastectomy …
