Breast Cancer and Metastasis: What to Expect

Breast Cancer

Understanding what happens when cancer cells spread is an important step in battling metastatic breast cancer. What Is Metastasis? Metastatic cancer is cancer that’s spread to a different part of the body than where it originated. For example, a person who has been...

One in 9 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime

Breast Cancer

  A woman’s reproductive life can impact her risk of getting breast cancer. There is a slight increase in the risk of breast cancer if you started your first menstrual period earlier than the average woman, which is before the age of 12 or if she starts menopause...

Learn how to tie a headscarf!

Breast Cancer

The beauty of wearing a headscarf  is its simplicity — and the fun of wearing a headscarf? Variety! Make it casual with the ribbons hanging in the back, or make it high-style with an “up-do” floweret. You bring the confidence and personality, and...

Bra Fitting Problems.. Bra Fitting Solutions!

Breast Cancer

  The band of your bra seems to dig into your skin or is stretched to the limit. The band size may be too tight . You could try a bigger band size . For example going from a 34 to a 36. If you go up in the band size you may have to go down in the cup size. For example...

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Here are some risk factors of breast cancer. Number of first-degree relatives with breast cancer Women who had their first menstrual period before age 12 Women who had their first pregnancy after age 30 or women who have never had a full-term pregnancy Number of...

Early-stage breast cancer patients…

Breast Cancer

Early-stage breast cancer patients undergo unnecessary testing: studyThe majority of Ontario women with early-stage breast cancer undergo unnecessary, potentially harmful imaging tests even though international guidelines recommend against this practice, according to...

RADIATION & Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Radiation of the breast area may cause some side effects. Usually the onset of side effects is gradual. Despite what many people fear, radiation therapy is relatively easy to tolerate and its side effects are limited to the treated area. One of the most common side...

Bra Fitting Problems… Bra Fitting Solutions!

Breast Cancer, Compression Bras

The band of your bra seems to dig into your skin or is stretched to the limit. The band size may be too tight .You could  try a bigger band size . For example going from a 34 to a 36.  If you go up in the band size you may have to go down in the cup size. For example...

Exercises after Breast Cancer surgery

Breast Cancer

Exercises after Breast Cancer surgery as recommended by “The Canadian Cancer Society.” Exercise is an important part of breast cancer treatment and recovery. Exercising the arm and shoulder after breast cancer surgery helps: improve muscle tone regain and maintain...

Breast Forms

Breast Cancer

Breast forms (prosthesis) are used for after a woman has had breast cancer surgery. There are several different types of breast forms including full forms, partial forms and shapers. They can be used after a full or partial mastectomy, lumpectomy or reconstruction....

Sports bra made to ‘flatter not flatten’

Breast Cancer

 Article from The SpectatorBy: Shel Sheehan-Bernard http://www.thespec.com/living-story/4186490-sports-bra-made-to-flatter-not-flatten-/   Sports bras are generally about function over form. The Adjustable Handful Bra, however, is a different beast. Made to...

Stages of Breast Cancer Healng- Video

Breast Cancer

Learn about the Assisted Devices Program

Breast Cancer, News

Ontario Ministry of Health Assistive Devices Program The objective of the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is to provide consumer centered support and funding to Ontario residents who have long-term physical disabilities and to provide access to personalized assistive...

Possible warning signs for breast cancer

Breast Cancer

Most lumps and bumps in the breasts are normal however if you feel something that is abnormal, unusual or different for you, contact your physician.                     Some possible signs of breast cancer are: Lump or Mass in the breast. Change in size or contour of...

Breast Cancer Statistics

Breast Cancer

An estimated 22,700 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada this year and 5,100 will die of it.On average, 62 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every day.Ontario has the highest number of new cases this year at 9,100Breast cancer occurs...

Financial support during cancer treatment and recovery

Breast Cancer

Providing Canadian families with financial support during cancer treatment and recovery Most Canadians believe that when Employment Insurance (EI) deductions are taken from their paycheques, these benefits will be available when they need them. However, EI sickness...

Exercise Reduces Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Exercise will help to reduce your risk of breast cancer . Even 10 – 20 minutes of moderate exercise 3 times a week will help. Park your car a little further from the mall. Take the stairs! Do something for yourself.  Start with a walk , start slow and work your...