Canadian Breast Cancer Network

At the Canadian Breast Cancer Network, we have made it our mission to support breast cancer patients and their families through education, working to secure access to adequate care, and the fostering of a supportive community. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to become a part of our journey by partnering with us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of breast cancer patients and their families. To discuss potential collaboration and tailored partnership opportunities, contact us: https://lnkd.in/ePiMCNey

Giving Tuesday is here! While you're probably familiar with the shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday that come after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, you might not be as well-acquainted with the global day of giving that follows. Although it’s officially observed on the first Tuesday after Black Friday, the spirit and impact of Giving Tuesday often extends well beyond just 24 hours. This year, CBCN is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Use Giving Tuesday as an opportunity to spark a chain reaction that will enable us to continue improving the lives of breast cancer patients, their families, and caregivers across Canada through education, advocacy and networking. Support breast cancer patients and their families today: https://cbcn.ca/en/donate

The CBCN team is looking forward to attending #SABCS2024 next week. We will be presenting our poster titled "Does Age Impact Patient Involvement in Treatment Decision Making: Results from the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) Assessment Project" during poster session 4 on Thursday December 12th, from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. If you'll be attending the conference, be sure to stop by and say hi!

How can policymakers and health system decision-makers work towards reducing inequalities in metastatic breast cancer care? Working with an international group of experts, we have identified three priority areas of action for policymakers to ensure people with metastatic breast cancer receive equitable care: 🟣 Addressing structural and systemic barriers to care 🔵 Ensuring access to appropriate care along the pathway 🟠 Improving patient experience, involvement and empowerment. These priority areas are explored in a set of policy briefs. The briefs provide an overview of key opportunities at all levels to reduce inequalities in care for people with metastatic breast cancer, and to enhance patient experiences and outcomes. Policymakers must identify how to improve current practices and take immediate action to optimise accessible care for all. https://lnkd.in/eW5GwdPm #bcsm #BreastCancerAwareness #MetastaticBreastCancer

How can policy better support people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)? A set of four policy briefs outlining how we can begin to reduce inequalities in MBC care has been recently published. The first of the policy briefs – ‘Reducing inequalities in metastatic breast cancer care: an overview’ – provides a summary of the impact of MBC and the current landscape of care. It sets out three areas of focus for policymakers, which will be explored in more detail in the subsequent three policy briefs. Though MBC is largely incurable, new and ever-emerging treatments can allow people with MBC to live longer, fulfilling lives. Yet many MBC patients experience barriers in access to best-practice care, with people from underserved communities facing exacerbated disparities. Please read the brief and share it with your network: https://lnkd.in/eMjfaui8 #bcsm #breastcancerawareness #metastaticbreastcancer

I’m proud to be a part of this effort as Cancer Action Now’s co-chair. Ontarians living with cancer are waiting way too long to get the care they need. This needs to change. Line up with us at Queen’s Park and call on policy makers to make cancer a priority: https://ow.ly/3Bj650U4t3S Monday, November 18 · 11:30am - 12:30pm EST; Queens Park South Lawn. #CancerActionNow #DyingToBeAPriority

#precisionmedicine is like curating a personalized playlist instead of relying on a generic radio station, allowing healthcare providers to fine-tune the treatment plan based on what resonates best with each individual person based on the genomic profile of the tumour. #KNOWvember #precisionemedicine #PMAM

IT's #KNOWVEMBER and that means its Precision Medicine Awareness Month (#PMAM). Precision Medicine Awareness Month is dedicated to highlighting how cancer care can be tailored to each person’s unique genomic profile. Throughout the month, we’re sharing knowledge, patient stories, and resources to show how precision medicine is reshaping cancer care. and this we've teamed up with Canadian Breast Cancer Network, Colorectal Cancer Canada, Lung Cancer Canada, Genome Canada and Dr Shaqil Kassam ! 🔹 What’s Happening this #KNOWvember? Know Your Genome. Discover why genomics matters for your health. We’re breaking down the science and sharing real patient stories to show how it all works. Real Conversations, Real Impact. Join us as patients, experts, and advocates talk about how precision medicine is transforming lives, one individual at a time. Expanding Access for All. Precision medicine should be for everyone, and we’re highlighting efforts to make personalized healthcare accessible to all communities. Be part of the movement by following along with #KNOWvember and #PMAM. Dive into resources, stories, and all things precision medicine at knowyourgenome.co

Have you been to one of our other Symposiums if so which one ? Our sessions focused on multidisciplinary support for young adults with cancer emphasize the importance of psychosocial support for patients and their families, the importance of information sharing and the role of patient groups in promoting health equity, the unique challenges posed by early age onset cancer, the role of specialized clinics in optimizing care for this demographic. These discussions aim to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for young adults living with cancer.    Join us at EAOC 24, November 14-15 https://lnkd.in/dNyQ-AGH Sunnybrook  Stephanie Florian Global NewsPrincess Margaret Cancer Centre Usmaan Hameed MD FRCSC North York General Hospital Hamilton Health Sciences Rethink Breast Cancer Julia Girmenia Anwar Knight Mary Jane Esplen University of Toronto Tom Baker Cancer Centre Karine Bilodeau, RN PhD Université de Montréal Michelle Audoin Jenn Gordon Lung Cancer Canada Queering Cancer Amanda Bolderston Canadian Breast Cancer Network Bukun Adegbembo, MSc. The Walnut Foundation 19 To Zero Frank Pitman CCRAN #EAOC24 #CRCSM #EarlyAgeOnsetCancer #CancerSymposium2024 #CancerAwareness #CancerResearch #YoungAdultCancer #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareInnovation #CurrentOncology #CancerCare

For the past 30 years, CBCN has been at the forefront of educating, advocating for, and supporting individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada. Guided by a vision to ensure the best quality of life for people affected by breast cancer, CBCN has implemented a wide range of initiatives aimed at amplifying patient voices, enhancing patient education, and influencing health policy and research. From foundational support from Health Canada to leadership driven by those with direct experience with breast cancer, CBCN is an organization that remains deeply connected to its roots and mission. In commemoration of our 30-year anniversary, we are highlighting some of the programs and initiatives we have accomplished throughout the years, including those we presently offer. Visit our website for more: https://lnkd.in/dsnDSnrX