RUBY Study: Breast Cancer in Young Women

Hey Rubies, great news: our website is live! We designed this site to help young women learn more about their #breastcancer journey, in a way that's specific to their needs. Choose from 4 different paths to find the info that's right for you. rubystudy.ca

Spring is finally here! With warmer weather just around the corner, we encourage you to try and get out and get moving. Studies on health outcomes for #breastcancer patients, have shown that exercise can be an effective way to support your traditional treatments.#wecanRUBY

Hello Rubies! Check out some remarkable Doctors and their cancer work and achievements! #wecanRUBY cancersupportcommunity.org/blog/5-women-w…

Hello Rubies! Do you know how cancer cells spread through the body? Here's a short video to explain from @TED_ed #YWBC #wecanRUBY youtube.com/watch?v=OcigJn…

Hello Rubies, Rana Raslan shares five things she learned when #breastcancer turned her life upside down at the age of 29--and how she prevailed. #YWBC #wecanRUBY #tedtalk #herstory youtube.com/watch?v=e5jL_f…

Rubies, have you recently started #radiation treatment? Here's nine things you can do to help manage side effects. Thank you, @CBCN! #wecanRUBY cbcn.ca/en/blog/our-st…

Rubies, ever been curious of how mammogram tests came to be in detecting breast cancer? Earn more below! womenscollegehospitalfoundation.com/womens-history…

Rubies, telling loved ones about your diagnosis can be a challenging time and its normal to not know how to begin this difficut conversation. Below are some tips on how to talk with loved ones and the importance of you doing so at your own pace. macmillan.org.uk/cancer-informa…

A balanced diet can complement traditional treatment therapies and help manage other risk factors such as weight. @Rethink #Morethanfood #YWBC #wecanRUBY youtube.com/watch?v=M5jKlt…

Rubies, check out some remarkable Doctors and their cancer work and achievements over the years! #wecanRUBY cancersupportcommunity.org/blog/5-women-w…

Rubies, did you know that BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that, if mutated, can cause #breastcancer. If biology wasn't your thing in school, no worries, this video from @CDCgov explains it in less than two minutes. #wecanRUBY youtube.com/watch?v=HooBqn…

Hello Rubies! Chemotherapy may cause harsh side effects on your body including your skin and nails. Here are some tips on taking care of your skin cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-informa…

Hello Rubies! Do you have questions about life after breast reconstructive surgery? We have some answers for you! Check them out in the link below. #wecanRUBY #when-can-i-have-sex-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mskcc.org/cancer-care/ty…

Rubies, curious about the various tests to detect breast cancer? Explore them below healthline.com/health/breast-…

Hello Rubies, curious about the dos and don'ts for post chemotherapy care? Explore below. actchealth.com/blogs/6-essent…

Hello Rubies! @NBCF has some great tips and resources for taking care of yourself during treatment and beyond. nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-…

Happy #valentinesday Rubies! We're curious--what are your favourite ways to practice #selflove? Ours is buying half-price chocolate on February 15 🥰 #wecanRUBY

Rubies, curious about the various tests to detect breast cancer? Explore them below healthline.com/health/breast-…

"My plate is smaller, but the things that are on it are the important things now." Young women disucuss finding balance while living with #metastatic #breastcancer. @LivingBeyondBC #wecanRUBY #YWBC youtube.com/watch?v=2xnk8r…

Did you know that triple-negative breast cancer occurs more often in Black women and young women? Visit the link below from @Komen to learn more about this subtype. #wecanRUBY #breastcancer #blackhistorymonth komen.org/breast-cancer/…

It's #worldcancerday, Rubies! We're showing our support by finding innovative solutions for improving breast cancer outcomes for women under 40. For more information on this day and how to get involved, explore the link below. #wecanRUBY #YWBC worldcancerday.org