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Living with Breast Cancer
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Online Support
Connecting with others online can be a helpful way to get support, especially if in-person groups are not an option. Many online communities offer safe spaces to share, ask questions, and connect with people who understand what you’re going through.
General Support Groups
- Canadian Breast Cancer Patient Network | Facebook
Created by the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN), this online group is a safe space for people who are currently going through breast cancer or have had it in the past. Members are encouraged to share their stories, support one another, and help shape CBCN’s resources and direction.
- CancerConnection.ca | Canadian Cancer Society
CancerConnection.ca is a free online community from the Canadian Cancer Society. It’s open to adults with cancer, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. Members share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who understand what you are going through. Topics include treatment side effects, caregiver self-care, advanced cancer, emotional support, and finding resources like financial aid and home care.
- Rethink Breast Cancer | Support Programs
Rethink Breast Cancer offers several support programs. These include a private Facebook Group, virtual support groups, in-person events and peer mentoring.
- Wellspring Breast Cancer Support Group
Wellspring offers a professionally led support group for people with breast cancer. This group provides a safe and supportive environment to discuss the challenges of living with breast cancer, share experiences, and connect with others facing similar journeys. Sessions are facilitated by experienced professionals and are available online to ensure accessibility.
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
- Living with Lobular Breast Cancer in Canada | Facebook
An online support group for Canadians living with lobular breast cancer. Members can share information, experiences, and encouragement.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
- TNBC Sisters of Canada | Facebook
A community for people in Canada affected by triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). This group offers support, shared experiences, and helpful information.
BIPOC
- Olive Branch of Hope
Provides a friendly and safe environment for individuals to share their experiences, build a support system, and learn leaning and coping strategies during and after a cancer diagnosis to develop culturally relevant support programs for women of African ancestry facing breast cancer.
- The Oladele Foundation
Is a Non-Governmental Organization that focuses on helping African/Black cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and others going through chronic sicknesses and challenges of life.
- African, Caribbean, & Black Wellness Resource Centre Cancer While Black Docuseries Cancer While Black is a documentary that sheds light on the unique challenges faced by Black individuals navigating the healthcare system.
- Wellspring Indigenous Cancer Sharing Circle
A monthly gathering for Indigenous adults living with cancer and caregivers.
How to Find a Support Group
- Ask your care team: Your doctor, nurse, or social worker can connect you with local groups.
- Search online: Many cancer organizations list groups by location or topic.
- Explore trusted websites: Try groups from organizations like Wellspring, Breastcancer.org, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
- References
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Batenburg, A., & Das, E. (2014). Emotional approach coping and the effects of online peer-led support group participation among patients with breast cancer: a longitudinal study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 16(11), e256. https://doi-org.ezproxy.lakeheadu.ca/10.2196/jmir.3517
Breastcancer.org. (2022). The breastcancer.org community forum. https://community.breastcancer.org/en
Canadian Breast Cancer Network. (n.d.). Canadian breast cancer patient network [Facebook group]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanadianBreastCancerPatientNetwork/
Canadian Cancer Society. (n.d.). Community services locator. https://csl.cancer.ca/en
Canadian Cancer Society. (n.d.). Connect with our online community. https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/how-we-can-help/connect-with-our-online-community
Living Beyond Breast Cancer. (2022). Where to find breast cancer support. https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/emotional-health/support
Living with Lobular Breast Cancer in Canada. (n.d.). Living with lobular breast cancer in Canada [Facebook group]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2309067469382934/
Rethink Breast Cancer. (n.d.). Join The Rethink Network. https://mailchi.mp/rethinkbreastcancer/lvkmrnhfrt
TNBC Sisters of Canada. (n.d.). TNBC sisters of Canada [Facebook group]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TNBCSistersOfCanada/
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation. (n.d.). Support group: Breast cancer. https://portal.wellspring.ca/service/a1dON000000vRbNYAU/support-group-breast-cancer
Wellspring. (n.d.). Support groups. https://wellspring.ca/program/support-groups/
The Canadian Cancer Society has a database that can be used to find local support services in your area. You can access it below:
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