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#BestHealthForBlackWomen is back on April 10, 2025! This free, virtual and national event organized by @WCHospital aims to empower Black women with information on #perimenopause, #menopause and #BreastHealth. buff.ly/B3U9hG6

People like you and me bring something irreplaceable to advocacy—real, lived experience. This is why I believe in advocacy. Your breast cancer experience in all its horrible, exhausting, overwhelming, frightening fullness can be used for good. buff.ly/XjV5niZ

Des personnes comme vous et moi apportent un élément irremplaçable aux initiatives de défense de la cause : une expérience vécue et bien réelle. Nous sommes les personnes toutes indiquées pour prendre la parole. buff.ly/aYTuc8j

Older adults diagnosed with breast cancer require different considerations. Considerations of Care: A guide for older adults with breast cancer and their caregivers provides information on how to navigate these and other concerns. buff.ly/1MMt2h9

Brand name vs. generic breast cancer drugs: A generic drug is a copy of the original drug and uses the same active ingredients. Generic manufacturers don't have to fund the research end of production, making it more cost effective to produce and therefore often less expensive.

A study by Boston University has linked obesity-driven diabetes to a higher rate of brain metastasis in breast cancer patients with TNBC, suggesting the need for special consideration and different treatment for these patients. buff.ly/JIlnFGy

Understanding genetic risks allows individuals to make informed decisions about their health, from preventive to early detection strategies. Here, we discuss the lesser-known genetic mutations that can also impact the risk of developing breast cancer. buff.ly/b7JU2NV

Comprendre les risques génétiques permet de prendre des décisions éclairées concernant la santé, comme des mesures préventives. Nous abordons les mutations génétiques moins connues qui peuvent aussi influencer le risque de développer un cancer du sein. buff.ly/5zKTQ7c

Give monthly and become a Champion of Care! Monthly giving means a secure, stable funding base for long-term projects that benefit breast cancer patients. buff.ly/sosqWY2

We would like to thank the Defensa Volleyball Club for presenting half their grocery bagging fundraiser proceeds to help further CBCN's initiatives. The teams go on to participate in a tournament in Kentucky next month with new pink breast cancer awareness jerseys.

Coping with breast cancer begins with getting some answers to your questions. CBCN’s Breast Cancer and You: A guide for people living with breast cancer is a handbook that can be used by you and your healthcare team as a personal resource. buff.ly/OyF3XYV

Once again, CBCN is an official charity in the #DesjardinsCharityChallenge at the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. You can support us by registering to run and raising funds, or by donating directly. buff.ly/jKZoi2v

Our Educational Events page features various breast cancer events that may be of interest to you. Learn more about these and other upcoming educational events in March. buff.ly/dJBIdAx

Le 3 mars, c’est la Journée du cancer du sein triple négatif (CSTN). Nous présentons ici une liste de ressources éducatives et de soutien pour les personnes ayant reçu un diagnostic de CSTN. buff.ly/y57JVZ1

March 3 is Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day. Here, we present a list of educational and support resources for those diagnosed with TNBC. buff.ly/dqKXmId

Watch our video "Getting and Staying Active After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis" to learn how living an active lifestyle can positively affect your quality of life and also help to reduce your risk of breast cancer recurrence. buff.ly/4ikmtmZ

The University of Calgary is doing a study to better understand people’s attitudes and knowledge about using probiotic supplements in the context of cancer to create infographics and other patient-centred materials. buff.ly/4hTi9vl

Over time, most patients find that their cognitive abilities improve. But for some, symptoms can continue long after treatment ends. Learn some tips about how to better manage any cancer-related brain fog that you may be experiencing: buff.ly/3Qy3k5l

Récemment, une femme de l’Alberta aux prises avec un diagnostic de cancer du sein, m’a contactée sur Instagram. Cette fois-ci, au lieu de m’envoyer une mise à jour par écrit, elle m’a envoyé un segment vidéo de la 2e saison de The Big C. buff.ly/41tmoIa

Recently, a woman from Alberta, who is dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis, reached out to me on Instagram. This time, though, instead of a written update she sent me a video clip from The Big C, a series currently on Prime TV. buff.ly/4ibVFFu