Breast Cancer Connection

What is the likelihood of breast cancer coming back? For many patients, the risk of recurrence is a stressful concern that can significantly impact daily life – even after treatments are complete. Dr. Karen Gelmon discusses risk factors for breast cancer returning and ways to reduce the chances of recurrence. This podcast episode was supported by Hoffman-La Roche Limited.

About Dr. Karen Gelmon:
Dr. Gelmon is a Professor of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Medical Oncologist at BC Cancer Agency at the Vancouver Cancer Centre.

Helpful Links & Resources:
For more information on breast cancer treatments,  visit cbcn.ca/en/blog/our-stories/immunotherapy-breast-cancer.

To learn more about the different types of breast cancer and how to best work with your entire healthcare team, check out our other Breast Cancer Connection episodes:

• Breast Cancer Stages and Types Explained with Dr. Sandeep Sehdev, and visit: cbcn.ca/en/types-and-subtypes.
  
  
• Getting the most out of your appointments – Stay tuned for a future Breast Cancer Connection episode on this topic. For more information now, check out cbcn.ca/en/treatment_team. 

About the Canadian Breast Cancer Network:
CBCN is Canada’s leading patient-directed breast cancer health charity that voices the views and concerns of breast cancer patients through the promotion of information sharing, education, and advocacy activities. CBCN connects patients, caregivers, health care professionals, researchers, public health agencies, and industry stakeholders to improve knowledge translation and promote optimal health outcomes for Canadians with breast cancer. Learn more at cbcn.ca

Stage I vs. Stage IV, ductal versus tubular – what does it all mean? In this episode, Dr. Sandeep Sehdev explains the terminology behind stages and types of breast cancer and discusses the importance of understanding what they mean for both doctors and patients. This podcast episode was supported by Hoffmann-La Roche Limited.

About Dr. Sandeep Sehdev:
Dr. Sehdev is a medical oncologist and lead of the breast cancer medical oncology group at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre.

Helpful Links and Resources:
For more information on breast cancer types and stages, visit cbcn.ca/en/types-and-subtypes and cbcn.ca/en/staging.

Interested in learning more about how breast cancer stage/type affects treatment? Listen to our episode on personalized healthcare and visit cbcn.ca/en/systemic_therapy.

About the Canadian Breast Cancer Network:
 CBCN is Canada’s leading patient-directed breast cancer health charity that voices the views and concerns of breast cancer patients through the promotion of information sharing, education, and advocacy activities. CBCN connects patients, caregivers, health care professionals, researchers, public health agencies and industry stakeholders to improve knowledge translation and promote optimal health outcomes for Canadians with breast cancer. Learn more at cbcn.ca