Read about our 20th Anniversary Party, Pretty in Pink Bonspiel and the new season for our Busting Out Dragon Boat team. Find out dates for our Pre-Operative sessions, book club and fundraisers. >> More info

The winner of the lovely Lily of Hope Quilt was Tammy Murdock of Gatineau, Quebec. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to help support our programs. Congratulations Tammy!!

Dance or spin with your BFF for our BFF! Collect pledges and join us for an evening of fun and fitness – spinning and dancing for Breast Cancer Action!  UPDATE: We had an amazing evening and thanks to the tremendous efforts of Allison Prest, Anita Findley and the staff at the Gouldbourn Recreation Centre, well over $12,000 was raised for BCA’s programs. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event!

The Spring Fitness Schedule is now available online. Lots of fitness classes to choose from including the return of Belly Dancing.

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) will be hosting Living Well Beyond Cancer, a free 6 week workshop for post-treatment cancer patients starting April 11, 2012.

Living Well Beyond Cancer is based on the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program researched and developed at Stanford University. The program is designed to help people (post-treatment) gain confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and live the best possible life with a long-term condition.

Registered participants will learn how to:

• Manage symptoms and treatment side-effects
• Manage medication use
• Eat a more healthy and nutritious diet
• Communicate with their family, friends, and healthcare team
• Deal with emotions and solve problems
• Set and achieve goals

Living Well Beyond Cancer will be held at the Maplesoft Centre, every Wednesday from 6:00-8:30pm, commencing April 11, 2012 for six weeks.

Registration is required and we ask that eligible participants please commit to attending the full six weeks.

There are still a few spaces left so call 613-723-1744 ext. 3621 now (leave a message) to register!

Greetings from the Rethink Breast Cancer Team!  Please join us at our upcoming Live Laugh Learn gathering on Sunday February 19^th  - A Naturopathic Approach to Better Living with Breast Cancer at lululemon athletica westboro, 340 Richmond Road, Ottawa

A National monthly program, Live Laugh Learn is a one-of-a-kind ongoing opportunity for women experiencing breast cancer in their 20’s, 30’s and early 40’s  to connect with women you can relate to, while enjoying an evening of education, indulgent treats, camaraderie … and so much more!

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Sunday February 19, 2012
A Naturopathic Approach to Better Living with Breast Cancer
Diane Meherbani Kaur Desrochers – Yoga Teacher, Nutrition Coach & Healthy Breast Program practitioner

Access your inner healer! Join Meherbani to gain some insight into the Healthy Breast Program, a naturopathic protocol that shows how wisdom foods, nutritional supplements and immunity enhancement can support women’s breast health. Discover how to naturally improve your health & wellbeing both during and after treatment.

Where: lululemon athletica westboro, 340 Richmond Road, Ottawa
When: 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
Cost: FREE!
Please Register: jen@rethinkbreastcancer.com

Plan on attending? Join on our facebook page and spread the word to other young women! http://www.facebook.com/events/265734036828558/?context=create
To learn about past Live Laugh Learn events click here.
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Live Laugh Learn is a monthly girl gathering in Ottawaat lululemon, for young women living with and recovering from breast cancer.
As an ongoing program, there will be many more great Live Laugh Learn evenings and activities to come!

Stay up to date on what’s next and visit www.rethinkbreastcancer.com often.

Support our local radio stations that have generously agreed to run Breast Cancer Action’s Public Service Announcements:

• CHEZ FM 106.3
• Y105 FM
• KISS FM 105.3
• JACK FM 92.3
• ALL NEWS AM 1310

Listen to one of them: BCA Public Service Announcement – Sue

Danielle Vanholst is a recent graduate of Algonquin College, registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.  Starting February 7th, she will be volunteering on the first Tuesday of each month at BCA, offering free 45-minute massage therapy sessions to our members. She has experience in treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, lymphatic drainage, scar tissue therapy and rehabilitation. If you are interested in booking an appointment, please call  the BCA office: 613-736-5921

Her motivation for joining BCA stems from her family’s experience with cancer and from how deeply it touched her. It is her goal to encourage members and to aid them in restoring function, comfort and confidence. She will also provide empathic and holistic care working with each woman in creating a treatment plan to assist them in returning to the things they love.

Breast Cancer Action congratulates ORCF on the grand opening of the Cancer Survivorship Care –  Maplesoft Center. Find out more about the centre or register for their programs

Are you a mother who has been diagnosed with breast cancer for more than six months and have an adult (18 yrs & over) daughter? Would you be interested in being a research participant in our study? >> more info