NWT Breast Health/Breast Cancer Action Group

11/06/2025

More on options to manage symptoms of treatments....

In this episode, we dive into the side effects of systemic breast cancer treatment with Dr. Sandeep Sehdev. We discuss what’s common, what to expect, and how to cope. Living with symptoms like nausea, fatigue, or brain fog can feel overwhelming, b...

10/06/2025

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women. In 2024, it was estimated that on average, 84 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every day. It is expected that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

If you are between the ages of 45 and 74, have never had breast or ovarian cancer, and are not currently experiencing any breast-related symptoms, you can self-refer to the Breast Screening Program with no referral needed. Just call us to book your screening appointment.

Click here for more information: https://www.nthssa.ca/en/services/cancer-screening-programs/breast-cancer-screening

10/05/2025

Take the time to find out more about breast cancer this month.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a chance to clear up common myths and spark real conversations about who is at risk. Breast cancer doesn’t only affect older women. Men, younger people, and those with no family history can face a diagnosis too. By breaking down these misconceptions, we can promote early awareness, empower people to take action, and open the door to more informed conversations about breast health. This month, we invite you to learn the facts, understand your risks, and take steps toward protecting your breast health with our campaign Beyond the Stereotypes: Aware of Risks. Aware of Myths. https://buff.ly/QFl1DfO

10/02/2025

The goal is to provide clear, practical information to support you in understanding and managing this stage of the disease.

08/25/2025

The NWT Breast Health/Breast Cancer Action Group will be holding their AGM this week.

Please join us in Yellowknife, August 28 at 7 PM, Northern United Place, 2nd Floor.

We are also recruiting new board members for the coming year. The Action Group is a dynamic board with lots of hands-on experience in developing and supporting NWT women with cancer. And, we know how to have fun, too.

07/16/2025

Take a listen as you are "summering hard" to our Board Member, Gillian Burles' experience living with metastatic breast cancer. Thanks Gillian for sharing your story with everyone.

05/21/2025

Exciting news! Goba has teamed up with GNWT to bring this Community Cancer Care Workshop to Fort Good Hope, NT on May 27 & 28, 2025. Have a look at the poster and if you have any questions plz message or call Melinda 587-545-5908.

Britnney will also be hosting an evening of earring-making and we will head out on the land to go medicine picking on the last day of the workshop. We look forward to visiting Fort Good Hope!

05/21/2025

Golfers support NWT women in their health or on their cancer journey by supporting us! BIG RAVE to Dani Rogers and the folks at the SEVEN SPRUCE GOLF COURSE in Fort Simpson for choosing us, again! We are so grateful.

Head down to Fort Simpson for the golf, a lovely community and to support a hard working non-profit.

The NWT Breast Health/Breast Cancer Action Group accepts donations through Canada Helps at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nwt-breast-healthbreast-cancer-action-group/

05/12/2025

Look Good Feel Better Schedule for May

05/12/2025

This webinar will help you understand where your energy comes from and more importantly how to nurture it.