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Feeling overwhelmed in the face of a diagnosis? We’re here for you.

I’ve been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer

We know you didn’t sign up to be in this club, but you’re not alone.

Navigating metastatic breast cancer (MBC) often brings rise to unique needs and challenges that can leave you feeling isolated. You may be experiencing that these needs and concerns aren’t widely represented, understood or acknowledged. For over a decade, Rethink has been working with people living with MBC to help change that. You deserve more. We’re here to connect you with other people living with MBC and share tailored support and resources.

Our Support Programs

It all starts with support and healing. This is at the centre of everything we do at Rethink.

The Rethink Network

A peer support tool in a safe, private digital space to ask questions, get advice and connect with others in the breast cancer community who get what you’re going through.

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Virtual Support Groups

Accessible psychosocial support in a group therapy setting facilitated and moderated by our team of social workers and therapists.

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Mentoring Matters

A peer support program where you can share and discuss your experiences with trained mentors who are also members of the breast cancer community and have been in your shoes before.

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The Healing Collective

Your trusted support guides. To meet the increasing demand for accessible psychosocial support, four professionally trained and trusted social workers and psychotherapists have joined the Rethink team as our founding members of the Healing Collective.

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Our Resources

In addition to our other support offerings, we have been building a collection of print and digital resources to help you navigate specific topics and aspects of breast cancer.

12 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Newly Diagnosed With Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

Rethink’s Metastatic Advisors Group have come together to share some things they wish they knew when they were first diagnosed with MBC. While cancer is not a one-size-fits-all experience, we hope there is something in the list below that helps you feel less alone.

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Care Priorities

Our recommendations on the kind of information and support you should be given access to as a younger woman with breast cancer. We cover 10 key issues to discuss with your healthcare team.

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Self-Advocacy Resource

A tool to help empower you to self-advocate for shared decision making with your healthcare team.

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How to Feel Like an Active Partner in Your Care

There can often be a power imbalance present between health care teams (specifically physicians) and patients. You deserve to be an active partner in your care. This resource provides practical tips that can help you do just that.

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Talking to Kids About MBC

A safe, private digital space to connect with others who get what you’re going through in the breast cancer community.

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The Sh*t List

The list of things you never want to have to talk about or may not be top of mind, such as care planning or digital asset planning. Here’s a practical tool and resource created help.

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Rethinking Palliative Care

Accessing palliative care early has been shown to improve outcomes for those diagnosed with MBC. The way palliative care has been discussed over the past several decades has caused a lot of misconceptions and confusion. This resource helps straighten out it’s reputation by rethinking palliative care.

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Read stories from others in the community

We know everyone navigates their diagnosis differently. For some, it’s helpful to read stories from others who are navigating MBC too. For others, it’s not and that’s ok — keep on scrolling! These stories will be here if and when you’re ready.

Want to get involved?

No pressure here, but in our experience, it’s common for people navigating breast cancer to feel inspired and empowered to take action. It can be healing and therapeutic in it’s own way. We’re a patient advocacy organization, we get that. Here are some ways you can start:

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Learn more about Rethink

Rethink Breast Cancer is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto with over 25 years of experience driving education, support and advocacy for younger women affected by breast cancer. 

 

As a digital-first organization connecting a global community of more than 80K, Rethink is known for its bold, culture-shaping approach to challenging the status quo and closing gaps in care.