Rethink Breast Cancer

RETHINK’S NATIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR YOUNG WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER It's been over 10 years since our first needs assessment and it's time to reassess just how much has changed and where gaps still exist for young women. Learn more: bit.ly/RBC25 #bcsm

This #MBC Day, we want to shine a light on what’s happening below the surface for those living with MBC. On our Instagram, we’ve posted an MBC iceberg template so those living with MBC can share their truth. 👉 instagram.com/rethinkbreastc… #bcsm #bcam

We’re excited to be at Australia House today with @BCNAPinkLady and @rethinktweet for the launch of #CountUsIn, an international pledge which calls on Govts to make sure everyone living with secondary breast cancer is counted, recognised and supported. breastcancernow.org/countusin?utm_…

Yesterday I was honoured to be invited to Australia House for the launch of "Advancing Global Visibility for Metastatic Breast Cancer" alongside other patient advocates, campaigners, clinicians and policy makers @BreastCancerNow and leading breast cancer organisations from Australia @BCNAPinkLady and Canada @rethinktweet have united to pledge to count and advocate for those living with MBC.... to finally count is in. These three counties arranged this all within just six weeks! Their pledge is to continue to advocate for.... "1) Prioritise secondary breast cancer data collection and reporting 2) Collaborate internationally - allowing researchers and governments to share knowledge and support consistent approaches 3) Integrate secondary breast cancer across global initiatives 4) Ensure people living with secondary breast cancer are visible within health systems" After being diagnosed in 2022 | was flabbergasted to discover that there is no data collected on those living with MBC! Even though it was made mandatory here in 2013 it still isn't being done. So much of what we do in life is driven by data, and yet one of the causes of death in women under 50 has none. We are only counted when we die. It is estimated that 61k women (and some men) are living with MBC in the UK, but it could be far more. Basically we remain invisible in the system. How can treatments, research, services, investment, the workforce, care pathways and quality of life be tailored and progress without it? It was fantastic to hear the international panel pledge to call on government's to make sure that everyone living with metastatic breast cancer is "counted, recognised, and supported" I look forward to seeing the impact and progress this has and hope that soon we will no longer hidden in the system. We are valued members and contributors to society and we deserve so much more #CountUsIn

And to follow on, all of these incredibly patient advocates are women living with metastatic breast cancer. We are asking @UKLabour for our MBC data to finally be counted so that treatments and survival rates can progress. It might not benefit us during our lifetime (though I hope it will!) but future patients need this to start urgently. #CountUsIn #LivingWithCancer @NHSuk @wesstreeting @AshleyDalton_MP @BreastCancerNow @rethinktweet @BCNAPinkLady

What a beautiful event, Music on the River in Port Credit at Memorial Park. Steph & Will are raising money for Rethink Breast Cancer. The musical talent was excellent & the sponsors' support was heartfelt. The next Music on the River will be August 28th For more details lpentertainment.ca/musicontheriver #musiccity #Ward1 #mississauga #community

📣 New Issue Launch: LIVING WELL Guest edited by MJ DeCoteau of @rethinktweet, this issue is living proof that living well after diagnosis is available to us all. 🔥 Available now in print + digital at wildfirecommunity.org/shop #breastcancer

Relationships are important, but your relationship with your body often gets left on the back burner when you're navigating breast cancer. Oh, the irony. 🙃 That's why this year's Sex + Body event is diving deep into body image. 💗🔥 Join us!👇 eventbrite.ca/e/sex-body-vir…

'Being able to find the right treatment that works is incredible important for patients who are in their most productive years and there is a clear cost savings with CGP if we are able to optimize this.' - Jenn Gordon, Rethink Breast Cancer @rethinktweet

Reacting to the Findings of CCRAN’s Cost-Benefit Analysis Report: The Value of Accessing Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Cancer Patients in Canada ccran.org/ccran-biomarke… @rethinktweet @PanCancerCanada @CBCN @CraigsCauseCan @LungCancerCan @prostatecanada

Rethink Breast Cancer applauds the Ontario Government's commitment to fast-tracking approvals of new, innovative cancer treatments. Read the full release 👉bit.ly/bttbs-may2025 @fordnation @SylviaJonesMPP #BTTBS #BreakThroughTheBS #onpoli #bcsm

🚨 Research study alert! Our friends at @rethinktweet and @SinaiHealth are recruiting young women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in Canada—share your experience navigating the healthcare system to help improve care! #BreastCancer #CanadianHealthcare

Save the date for the new community event we've been working on for you!💗 🌿Rethink + Rewild: a day of community, healing and mindful movement in nature. 📣Saturday, May 31, 2025 • 9am-4pm • Pickering/Uxbridge, Ontario More details coming soon! #bcsm #breastcancer

📊 Data tells stories. But in Canada, many #MetastaticBreastCancer stories go untold due to incomplete data collection. Help us change this! Sign @rethinktweet petition at rethinkbreastcancer.com/makemecount 🎗️ #MakeMeCount youtube.com/watch?v=kVdbBz…

We're so grateful to be a part of this important event for another year. We have some really great discussions lined up. Join us! ✨

The patient voice takes center stage as Kathryn Hum & Amrita Shetty from @rethinktweet share their experiences. A crucial reminder of why we continue to push for progress. #BOSABCS25 #OncEd

Today, on #WorldCancerDay, we promise to keep continuing to push for spaces where your voices and stories and experiences can be heard, felt and then acted upon, here in Canada and around the world. ⁠ Sign our #MakeMeCount petition: rethinkbreastcancer.com/makemecount #bcsm

We are truly so grateful for this ongoing partnership with @PfizerCA that has continued to support such meaningful projects to improve the lives of those living with metastatic breast cancer. 💗

Were you diagnosed with breast cancer as a young woman? We’re listening. Sharing your story and experience with us could help a future member of this crappy club. Learn more and take our needs assessment research survey now! bit.ly/RBC25 #bcsm

This is a VERY important survey to ensure young women diagnosed with breast cancer get what they need! Please share!

Young people with breast cancer face challenges that are too often ignored-we can change that.​ Join the #MakeMeCount campaign by Rethink Breast Cancer and demand the care, resources and support they need.​ Take action now: shorturl.at/P7JT3 @rethinktweet