I Have Breast Cancer

If you’ve recently received a breast cancer diagnosis, you’ve probably got all kinds of questions racing through your mind. We’ve asked experts in a variety of fields, including sex, nutrition and fitness, to answer some of your questions.

This section will be updated with new information every three months. We hope you will find it useful, and give you some practical tools for fighting the disease. Please note that the contents of this section are for information only and neither constitute nor substitute for medical advice

Physical Activity

“I’ve just had surgery related to breast cancer. What kind of exercises can I do?” - Answer by Annie Girouard, CICM-RCM physiotherapist at Centre intégré de cancérologie de la Montérégie.

Lymphedema

“I’ve often heard people talk about lymphedema. What is it?” - Dr. Anna Towers, director of the lymphedema program at the McGill University Health Centre, explains.

Sexuality and breast cancer

Since my breast cancer treatment, I’ve had all kinds of doubts about my femininity and sexuality. Can you help me?  - Gabrielle Piedalue, sexology intern, answers.

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