A Canadian initiative to Reduce the bUrden of #Breastcancer in #Youngwomen (RUBY) aged 40 and under.
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Hey Rubies, great news: our website is live! We designed this site to help young women learn more about their #breastcancer journey, in a way that's specific to their needs. Choose from 4 different paths to find the info that's right for you. rubystudy.ca
Happy Friday Rubies! Are you unsure of how to deal with the fear of recurrence? @SusanGKomen explains what this is and the risk of it occuring. #YWBC!
komen.org/breast-cancer/surv…
Rubies, this weeks #ABCsofBCA glossary term is Grading and staging, which are are often used together, but what's the difference? Explore below #RUBYglossary #wecanRUBY #YWBC
youtube.com/watch?v=CLyhkXwy…
Have you recently started #radiation treatment? Here's nine things you can do to help manage side effects. Thank you, @CBCN! #wecanRUBY
cbcn.ca/en/blog/our-stories/…
Hello Rubies! Have questions about life after breast reconstructive surgery? We have some answers for you! Check them out in the link below: #wecanRUBY
mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/…
Rubies, this weeks #ABCsofBCA glossary term is a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) and an Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND). Explore the difference and why they may be apart of your treatment plan. #wecanRUBY #YWBC
cancer.org/cancer/types/brea…
Happy Thanksgiving Rubies! We are thankful for all your support of RUBY and wish you a relaxing weekend spent with loved ones! What are you most thankful for this year? #wecanRUBY #thanksgiving
Hello Rubies! Struggling to know what to say to someone with cancer? @Rethinktweet has someone helpful tips on how to support a loved one #bcawareness
youtube.com/watch?v=vSWkVSsm…
Hello Rubies, curious about the dos and don'ts for post chemotherapy care? Explore below.
actchealth.com/blogs/6-essen…
Rubies, todays #ABCsofBCA glossary term is Amenorrhea which is the the abscence or stopping of ones menstrual periods. #wecanRUBY
komen.org/support-resources/…
Hello Rubies! Today is the first day of #ABCsofBCA. The month of October we will be discussing breast cancer awarness. What are some things you wish people knew more when it comes to breast cancer? #wecanRUBY #breastcancerresearch #YWBC
Meet Ruby! Check back for glossary terms you may have heard and been curious about. #wecanRUBY #breastcancerresearch #YWBC
Hey Rubies, do you have any breast cancer-related podcasts, blogs or YouTube channels that you want to share with our community? Let's reduce the burden of breast cancer together. ❤️#wecanRUBY
Rubies, our friends at @Breastcancerorg explains all aspects of a metastatic breast cancer diganosis, including symptoms, how this occurs and planning ahead.
breastcancer.org/types/metas…
Rubies, "You do not have to let your disease define you. ”Read other young women's stories from BeyondPink and experiences facing a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. #YWBC!
lifebeyondpink.com/
Rubies, resources for support are available across the country to help you connect with other women who might be feeling the same as you. This locator tool is a good place to start: #wecanRUBY
csl.cancer.ca/en
Rubies, explore CBCN's guide on all aspects of navigating a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis #YWBC
cbcn.ca/en/mbc-newly-diagnos…
Rubies, explore a wide range of seminar workshops from @CancerCare for both yourself and caregivers. Topics include self-advocacy, finances, estate planning and sexual health changes.
cancercare.org/coping-circle…
Rubies, explore this resource on taking care of physical and mental health during treatment and beyond, including trying yoga and meditation! #wecanRUBY
nationalbreastcancer.org/bre…
Rubies, here's a video that tells you what to expect during #metastatic breast cancer treatment. #wecanRUBY #drsusanlove #thisisMBC
youtube.com/watch?v=ypIddUOP…
Hello Rubies, ever heard of scanxiety? This is the anxiety around having scans and waiting for test results. Explore more terms below regarding all aspects of metastatic breast cancer.
breastcancer.org/types/metas…