Jen Beck PT - Breast Cancer Physiotherapy

05/10/2023

Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common and distressful side effects of and cancer-related treatments. It is usually described as a persistent sense of physical, emotional, and cognitive tiredness that is not related to activity and doesn’t necessarily go away after rest.

Join us for a 4-part series at our Birmingham Gilgan House in Oakville, which will provide suggestions, strategies and resources to help manage, and minimize the impact of cancer-related fatigue: https://loom.ly/-CUXoRM

01/16/2023

Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common and distressful side effects of and cancer-related treatments. It is usually described as a persistent sense of physical, emotional, and cognitive tiredness that is not related to activity and doesn’t necessarily go away after rest.

Join us for a 4-part online series which will provide suggestions, strategies and resources to help manage, and minimize the impact of cancer-related fatigue: https://loom.ly/HqMJ9ds

01/16/2023

Join us on January 26th from 7-8pm EST for Be Well Talks: Restore-me After Breast Cancer. This webinar will cover a variety of breast cancer surgical and restorative options, as well as answer common questions. Patients, caregivers and medical professionals are welcome to attend.

Register at: https://loom.ly/fsmxuRg

10/20/2022

As a former paddler I know how awesome this sport is ! Check out BC dragon boating!

JOIN US!
If you have received a breast cancer diagnosis and are looking for a new challenge while making some awesome friends along the way, why not come and check us (KAB) out?

Practices are held year round; during the off-season the focus alternates between building our strength and conditioning in our gym workouts and improving our technique through poolside paddle practice.
As soon as the water in the Bay is warm enough, we get out into the boats. Maintaining a good cardiovascular level is important, and we practice rain or shine.

The best part, however, is the chance to connect over coffee after practice!
For more information, contact us and we can give you all the details! https://knotabreast.com/contact/

10/20/2022

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In 2022 an estimated 28,600 Canadian women will be diagnosed with BC. On average that’s 78 women a day. Men can also get BC but it’s much more rare.

There are many different types of BC and each one is treated differently .

Research and earlier detection has made BC survival very high. Treatments can take up to a year or more depending on the strategies used.

Women with metastatic BC are living with cancer longer than ever before.

For many women the physical, social, and emotional effects of BC and it’s treatments extend well beyond their last medical treatment. Or are life long with metastatic BC.

Resources and support are out there to help manage and navigate the toll BC takes on women and their loved ones .

09/22/2022

BRA ( breast reconstruction awareness ) events occur in multiple locations ( again this year virtually ) during the month of October . I always like to share these valuable education opportunities with clients who are considering reconstruction options. I’ve attended 2 different ones in the past and they great resources to learn the latest research , ask questions, and learn from both health care professionals and patients.
This is one upcoming session but there are others in different communities.

09/08/2022

Looking forward to being back at the Bright Run in person this Saturday, Sept 10 th 💕

Raising $ for Breast Cancer Research

07/27/2022

New research which may help women with specific low grade and stage cancer avoid the potential
side effects of radiation.

Women over 55 with a particular kind of early-stage breast cancer may be able to avoid radiotherapy and its side effects, Timothy Whelan and his research team have found.

06/14/2022

I’ve registered for this free webinar and wanted to share it for anyone else who may be interested 💕

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
For Health Care Practitioners, Clients & Guests

Thursday June 23rd @ 12:00 PM Noon (EST)

Register here

Learn from Your Leading Supplier for Post-Mastectomy Products.

At Paradigm Medical we are committed to advancing Women's Health. As a Health Care Practitioner, you are on the front-lines of working with women and addressing their health concerns. We want to support you so you can help these women lead healthy and meaningful lives.

We invite you to join us on June 23, 2022, to learn from our seasoned educators who have worked and trained in the post-mastectomy field for over 25 years!

Stay tuned until the end where we open up the floor for you to ask all of your questions.

Here's what you'll learn:
• What is Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome and how can you differentiate it from post-surgical or phantom pain?
• What are its causes and symptoms?
• What can you do to help your patients, friends or family?

Logistics:
This webinar will be held on June 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM (EST). YOU ARE FREE TO INVITE CLIENTS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO YOU FEEL WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS WEBINAR.

Awareness is the First Step Towards Advancing Women's Health - See You There!

BONUS: If you register today, we'll send the recording as an added bonus for free.

Speakers:
France Foster - Education specialist with over 25 years of experience
Jennifer Wang - President & Owner of Paradigm Medical

Hosted by Paradigm Medical Inc. Exclusive Canadian Distributor of American Breast Care Products.

10/14/2021

Up to 20% of of those diagnosed with breast cancer will have the cancer spread beyond the breast to other areas of the body. Women are living longer with advanced cancer but more research is needed. Thus a tricolor ribbon, for metastatic breast cancer, aims to raise awareness for the need to direct funding toward the development of life-extending treatments. In it, green represents the triumph of spring over winter, life over death; teal symbolizes healing and spirituality; and a thin pink-ribbon overlay signifies metastatic cancer that originated in the breast.
Today I am thinking of all the women I know managing ongoing treatments and care, and LIVING with MBC.
There are support programs for individuals living with metastic cancer such Wellspring’s Oasis Programs, including exercise
https://wellspring.ca/online-programs/programs/all-programs/oasis-advanced-cancer-support-group/

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10/03/2021

Tomorrow is the CIBC Run for the cure for breast cancer research. If you would like to sponsor an awesome lady read Heather’s story and why she will be participating with her supportive team 💕

Donate to support me in the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure!

10/01/2021

Awareness can mean many different things.....
>awareness about prevention
>awareness about screening & changes to be mindful of >awareness of what to say or not to say to someone impacted by cancer
>awareness & education of treatment options
>awareness of how we can contribute to research & those diagnosed
>awareness that BC treatments are potentially long and difficult & their impact can be felt long after the last treatment............