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    The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Tour is hitting the road for a summer-long tour to engage and inspire community members to learn about the importance of breast cancer screening. Get onboard for breast health when we visit your town!

     

    Check out the schedule here

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    The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Tour is hitting the road for a summer-long tour to engage and inspire community members to learn about the importance of breast cancer screening. Get onboard for breast health when we visit your town!

     

    Find out more

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    The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Tour is hitting the road for a summer-long tour to engage and inspire community members to learn about the importance of breast cancer screening. Get onboard for breast health when we visit your town!

     

    Check out the schedule here

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    The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Tour is hitting the road for a summer-long tour to engage and inspire community members to learn about the importance of breast cancer screening. Get onboard for breast health when we visit your town!

     

    Check out the schedule here

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Tips for Preparing for Breast Cancer Surgery

  • Get answers to your questions and concerns. Make sure any questions you have about the surgery have been answered so that you know what to expect ahead of time.

    • You will be asked to attend a pre-admission clinic at the hospital before your surgery. This is a good time to find out more about what to expect. Write down your concerns and questions ahead of time, so you have a list to refer to when you go to see your surgeon.

  • Have a second set of ears at your appointments. Ask someone you trust to go with you to appointments with your surgeon. They can take notes for you, ask questions you may not think of and help you remember what the surgeon said.

  • Take care of yourself. Eat well, try to get plenty of sleep or rest, and reduce the amount of caffeine and alcohol you have before your surgery. Do things that help you to relax. Go for a walk, exercise, take a long bath or try some meditation. Taking care of yourself may help to reduce feelings of anxiety while improving your energy level and sense of well-being.

  • Express your feelings. Share your feelings about surgery with a friend, family member or someone else you trust. Or write your thoughts, concerns, feelings and questions down in a journal. Seek out support when you need it.  

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Source

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Ontario Region. (2008). Guiding women through a breast cancer diagnosis. A supportive and personal approach.