Canadian Breast Cancer Network - CBCN

09/04/2026

CBCN is hiring!

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is currently hiring for a Patient Advocacy Coordinator that will support the advancement of CBCN's health policy and advocacy profile through the management and implementation of our patient advocacy strategy. They will also assist with the extension of the organization’s strategic partnerships and network by engaging with patient advocacy organizations, regulatory authorities, medical partners, and more.

Curious? Interested? Learn more about this part-time, contract position: https://www.charityvillage.com/jobs?jobId=340679

09/04/2026

Radiation therapy continues to evolve, bringing new technologies and approaches that aim to improve outcomes and reduce side effects for people living with cancer. This webinar will explore recent advancements in radiation delivery, side effect management, and how new evidence and clinical trials are shaping care.

Join us to better understand what these advancements may mean for breast cancer care today and in the future.

Learn more and register: https://cbcn.ca/en/advancements-in-care-for-radiation-therapy

09/02/2026

FixNip is a highly specialized option for ni**le reconstruction. As MedTechInvest Canada, founder of FixNip, prepares for their Canadian launch, they are looking for input from 8-10 women who are willing to provide feedback on several potential slogans.

This would be an informal input opportunity; it would not be a formal research study or include promotional activity. Rather, they are hoping to gather honest, firsthand reactions to better understand which language and tone feels appropriate, respectful, inclusive, and empowering. They are particularly interested in speaking to women who have chosen flat closure (no reconstruction), as their perspectives would help ensure the campaign language is inclusive and respectful of different choices and experiences.

Participation would be completely voluntary and anonymous, and personal health information would not be collected.

If you are interested in participating, access the survey link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GNWMYZQ

09/01/2026

Managing work during or after a breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging. Whether you are working through treatment, planning your return or looking for a new job, it is normal to have questions about your options and the supports available.

Join us for this live Questions & Experts session featuring Maureen Parkinson, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor and Dr. Christine Maheu, professor at the Ingram School of Nursing at McGill University, both founding members of cancerandwork.ca, who will answer your questions and share practical advice for helping you navigate work and cancer.

Learn more and register: https://cbcn.ca/en/cancer-and-work-Q&E

08/27/2026

"Hearing that I had cancer at 40 was one of the scariest moments of my life. I was healthy; fitness and wellness had always been part of my life. I was a mother of two young girls and a stepson.

I can still remember how quickly life changed in that moment. One conversation instantly shifted my focus from everyday life to wondering what the future would look like for me and my family."

Continue reading Jacqueline Beatty's words on supporting her whole self during cancer treatment:

Hearing that I had cancer at 40 was one of the scariest moments of my life.

08/27/2026

Apprendre que j’avais un cancer à 40 ans a été l’un des moments les plus effrayants de ma vie. J’étais en bonne santé; le sport et le bien-être avaient toujours fait partie de ma vie. J’étais maman de deux petites filles et d’un beau-fils.

Je me souviens encore à quel point ma vie a basculé en cet instant. Une question en particulier m’a immédiatement fait passer de mes préoccupations quotidiennes à la question de savoir à quoi ressemblerait l’avenir pour ma famille et moi.

Apprendre que j’avais un cancer à 40 ans a été l’un des moments les plus effrayants de ma vie.

08/20/2026

CBCN’s Patient Ambassador Group brings together individuals with diverse lived experiences of breast cancer to help inform our education, advocacy, and engagement work. Ambassadors also share perspectives from their own experiences and communities, helping CBCN better understand the priorities, challenges, and unmet needs of different patient populations.

We've just added a few new ambassadors, so we thought we'd take the time to introduce the full group to you.

Meet CBCN's Patient Ambassadors:

Jaclyn Carter
Suzy Kavanagh
Colleen Foran
Rosilene Kraft

08/19/2026

If you’ve previously joined us for TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, happening on October 17, then you already know how incredible this event is. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it again. If you have not participated before, make 2026 the year that you do.

By signing up for the Bibs 4 Change Marathon, you can support CBCN and the work that we do. When you fundraise or donate to CBCN, you help:

- Provide trusted information to patients and caregivers
- Advocate for better access to care across Canada
- Amplify patient voices in health policy
- Empower people with the knowledge they need

Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, every dollar makes a difference for Canadians affected by breast cancer.

Not planning to run? You can still support CBCN with a donation or by fundraising.

Sign up for the Bibs 4 Change Marathon or donate today: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111134/2026-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/82575

08/12/2026

Cette bouffée de chaleur n’est pas apparue progressivement. Elle est arrivée d’un coup.

J’étais en train de faire la queue au rayon poissonnerie du marché Saint-Laurent quand une bouffée de chaleur m’a soudain envahie : j’ai eu l’impression qu’un feu s’était déclaré au plus profond de mon corps, partant de la pointe de mes orteils pour remonter à toute vitesse jusqu’à jaillir par le sommet de ma tête. En quelques secondes, je me suis mise à transpirer à grosses gouttes, j’avais le visage tout rouge et mes vêtements semblaient collés à ma peau. Je me suis débarrassée de mes vêtements aussi vite que possible pour finir par me retrouver en débardeur et en legging, gênée et priant de toutes mes forces pour que cela cesse.

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08/12/2026

"The hot flash didn't arrive gradually. It exploded.

I was standing in line at the fish counter inside the St. Lawrence Market when a wave of heat suddenly rushed through me. It felt like a fire had started deep inside my body, beginning at my toes and racing upward until it burst through the top of my head. Within seconds, I was sweating, my face was bright red and my clothes felt like they were glued to my skin. I started peeling off layers as quickly as I could, eventually standing there in a tank top and leggings, embarrassed and desperate for the heat to stop."

Continue reading Adriana's story on how breast cancer changed the way she sees herself, the way she eats, and the way she moves.

What has breast cancer changed for you?