BREAST CANCER RESOURCES

This section provides visitors with links to various resources offering information on breast cancer research, screening techniques, forms of treatment and educational programs.

BREAST HEALTH

PREVENTION:

CBCF, BC/Yukon Region advocates for the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices to decrease the risk of developing breast cancer. These choices should be a part of our lifestyle throughout our lives.

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DETECTION:

CBCF, BC/Yukon Region supports the triad approach to breast cancer detection. Early detection of smaller tumors is key to improving survival rates and increasing treatment options. Remember 80% of abnormalities found are benign – meaning they are not cancer.

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BREAST CANCER MYTHS:

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Region works hard to ensure that the most reputable information is available on the topic of breast cancer yet there remains a large number of myths and incorrect information. 

Click here for a few myths about breast cancer.

For more information please also visit the Canadian Cancer Society website 

ETHNO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH:
Executive Summary

The increasing cultural and linguistic diversity of BC's population requires that the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region assess not only its method of information delivery and dissemination, but also the content and context of the information for cultural appropriateness and community relevance. Programs, services and materials intended to educate the public about breast cancer/breast health should be vetted through a cultural lens to confirm relevance and meaning for the targeted community. This report provides valuable recommendations that the Foundation will begin implementing to better reach all constituencies throughout BC and the Yukon.

InspireHealth is a not-for-profit society that provides an integrated cancer care program for people with cancer and their families. Their program integrates healthful nutrition, exercise, emotional and spiritual support with conventional cancer treatment for a comprehensive whole-person approach to care. This integrative approach honours the value of conventional cancer treatments while, at the same time, recognizes the importance of supporting mind, body and spirit.

CBCF, BC/Yukon Region has funded the development of InspireHealth’s Research Information System. This system, which searches medical databases world-wide for the latest in integrative cancer care research, is the only one like it in the world. Every article in the system is relevant to cancer and integrative medicine and has been identified by InspireHealth physicians as important. Click here to visit the InspireHealth website.

WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS?
A Guide for Parents Living With Breast Cancer
by Linda Corsini

In 2002, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Region provided funding to the Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre to create What About My Kids?, a comprehensive resource addressing the broad range of issues and challenges parents with young children might encounter throughout the breast cancer journey. By providing relevant, accessible and practical information to address the complex needs of parents and children, What About My Kids? aims to help families cope with breast cancer together.