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

Rubies. here are 10 things you can do to manage fear after a diagnosis of #breastcancer: #mentalhealh #wecanRUBY #YWBC breastcancer.org/managing-life/…

Meditation can be an effective complementary therapy to help you manage stress and anxiety, and it's super easy to practice! Here's a step-by-step from @Canadian Breast Cancer Network to help you get started! #mentalhealthweek #wecanRUBY #YWBC cbcn.ca/en/blog/our-st…

For #mentalhealthweek, here are 6 tips for managing fear of recurrence. #wecanRUBY #breastcancer youngsurvival.org/mental-health?…

It's #mentalhealthweek, Rubies! All week we're sharing resources for managing your mental and emotional wellbeing. First up, a #selfcare toolkit from @breastcancernow. It's filled with advice from other #YWBC #wecanRUBY cbcn.ca/en/complementa…

Hello Rubies, if you aren't already, follow us on Facebook for more resources! #wecanRUBY facebook.com/wecanruby

"I am always learning about myself, my strength, and my resilience." A short but impactful #survivorstory from @YSCBuzz. Explore many other stories from young women facing breast cancer here. #wecanRUBY youngsurvival.org/blog/survivor-…

Sexuality, body image, finances and mental health are just a few factors that impact quality of life. Yours may vary based on your values, but this video from Susan Love offers some advice for how to get the support you need. #wecanRUBY . youtube.com/watch?v=hNuPCX…

Happy Friday Rubies! Breast cancer has an overall recurrence rate of 30% (but it varies depending on the subtype, stage, etc.) It's good to be aware of the signs of #recurrence, and you can start with this link from @BreastCancerNow. breastcancernow.org/information-su…

Rubies, explore the meaning of the terms remission, no evidence of disease and cancer free, in the article below from @Breastcancerorg breastcancer.org/managing-life/…

What happens if cancer comes back? It's scary, but there are many options for you. Here are a few FAQs to look at, but your care team will have all the answers for you. #wecanRUBY cancer.org/content/dam/ca…

Happy Friday Rubies! Returning to work soon? Here are some challenges you may face and tips for a smooth transition back to work. #wecanRUBY rubanrose.org/en/blog/return…

Check out this resource from @SusanGKomen on types of follow up tests after treatment. #wecanRUBY komen.org/breast-cancer/…

"I am always learning about myself, my strength, and my resilience." A short but impactful #survivorstory from @YSCBuzz. Rubies, where do you find your #mondaymotivation? youngsurvival.org/blog/survivor-…

Hello Rubies! Curious about follow-up care? Here's some info from Canadian Cancer Society! #wecanRUBY cancer.ca/en/cancer-info…

Rubies, explore your guide to remission including factors influencing remision and managment tips from @Healthline. #wecanRUBY #tips" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">healthline.com/health/breast-…

Hi Rubies! Treatment of recurrence depends on a few factors, including your initial treatment and if the recurrence is local or distant. John Hopkins has more information here: #wecanRUBY #breastcancer hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditi…

Hello Rubies, for the month of April we will be focusing on sharing resources around survivorship and remission. If you have anything you'd like to share, let us know! #wecanRUBY

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

Rubies, explore how a young woman's business supports #breastcancerawarnessmonth through microblading. Learn what this is and how women may gain confidence after chemotherapy hair loss. divine.ca/en/breast-canc…

Rubies, telling loved ones about your diagnosis can be a challenging time and its normal to not know how to begin this difficult 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…