The positive news is early screening and improvements in cancer treatments have bumped the survival rate of Canadian women to 87 per cent. Read on to learn how you can lower your risk.
Must-reads:
How to help a friend with cancerA cancer patient shares how she would like to be treated and supported by friends and family as she faces her illness.
Are you getting the right breast cancer diagnosis?How to know you're getting an accurate diagnosis, PLUS, what common prescription can lessen the effectiveness of the breast cancer drug Tamoxifen.
How to handle a breast cancer diagnosisReceiving a breast cancer diagnosis can cause confusing feelings. Here's some advice to help get you through this challenging time.
Breast cancer: How much should I tell my children or grandchildren?Learn how to inform and comfort your kids when you're battling cancer.
Cancer: The many-headed beastSome women have a higher risk of developing certain kinds of cancers than others. Prevention strategies and treatment options are as varied as the individuals in question.
Yoga for breast cancerResearch shows that a regular gentle practice can improve survivors' quality of life.
Inspirational stories:
Maureen Holloway's breast cancer storyBroadcaster Maureen Holloway had a singular response to her breast cancer diagnosis: live, laugh and learn.
When your mother has breast cancer: Kalan Porter’s storyCanadian Idol Kalan Porter's world changed overnight when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Their courageous voyage has been filled with love and learning for mom and son.
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