As more women survive early-stage breast cancer, we increase the number of people facing the aftermath and long-term effects of treatment. For some, it’s organ damage from chemo, burns from radiation, hair loss, neuropathy – so many things to manage. For young women with hormone-positive breast cancer, the fallout of early menopause can be devastating …
Women’s Health
Canadian House of Commons Health Committee Demands A Rebuilding of the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care and Calls for Better Breast Cancer Screening
The Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA) is paving the way for the betterment of women’s health in Canada and calling for the rebuilding of a Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care to ensure the organization has: What is the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care? The Canadian Task Force …
AskEllyn’s Support Goes Global with the City Cancer Challenge
Part of a solution to deliver equitable quality cancer care to women impacted by breast cancer around the world I am thrilled and honored to share that AskEllyn has been selected for inclusion in The City Cancer Challenge’s new digital patient navigation library. Navigating cancer care often involves multiple facilities and providers, creating significant patient …
How to Talk About Boobs at Work
Should we talk about boobs at work? This is an important conversation, and it’s about time we had it. Just as we discuss other health-related issues in the workplace, breast health shouldn’t be any different. Considering the statistics, all of us will likely encounter breast cancer in some way. One in eight women will be …
New photo essay portrays young women confronting breast cancer.
Rising incidence in women in their 20s and 30s, according to research. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, I am delighted to point you to this amazing photo essay by Dense Breasts Canada and award-winning photographer Hilary Gauld. NOT TOO YOUNG portrays the stories of 10 young women told they were too young for breast cancer. …