Breast Cancer is a complex disease with no known single cause. In 2011, it is estimated that 23,400 women and 190 men in Canada will be diagnosed with the disease.  

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has developed this section of the website for people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, their family, friends and care providers, and anyone interested in learning more about the disease. 

The content has been compiled from a variety of current and evidence-based sources. It provides comprehensive overviews of a wide range of breast cancer topics, as well as links to resources for more information and support. Content will be updated on a regular basis as new information becomes available. 

Explore this section to learn more about: 

• What breast cancer is and its impact in Canada
• How breast cancer is diagnosed
• Different methods of breast cancer treatment
• Issues related to the experience of living with breast cancer
• Issues to consider when active breast cancer treatment ends
• Resources for further information and support

If you have any questions or feedback about this section of our website, please feel free to contact us at breastcancer@cbcf.org 

More Information :

• Being breast aware
• Breast cancer risk factors
• Reducing your risk of breast cancer