About Her
Every person will go through challenges in their lives. No one expects breast cancer to be one of them. About Her tells the powerful story of five young women from across Canada who have each been diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer. ... More
Heart of the Sea
Heart of the Sea tells the inspirational story of Hawaiian legend Rell Sunn who died of breast cancer at the age of 47. Named one of Hawai'i's most influential women of the 20th century by ABC television, Sunn - whose Hawaiian name means Heart of the Sea - was eulogized in the New York Times for having "captured the heart of Hawai'i during a 14-year battle with cancer." ... More
Stage IV - Journey Into the Unknown
When the threat of early death comes knocking, one woman, her close family and friends are launched on a quest for life's meaning. Stage IV takes us on an inspiring yet intimately honest, even humorous journey where Annetransforms her imminent dying as an opportunity to ask, "what is the purpose with my visit on earth?" ... More
Life Is The Main Thing
38 year-old Corinna is an energetic woman in love with life. But her world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with breast cancer and has a mastectomy. Conflicted, Corinna struggles to make the right decisions for herself and her family. ... More
Jonna's Body, Please Hold
Enter the wild world of Jonna's Body, where sassy receptionist Pearl fields calls from a parade of quirky body parts, including Sgt. Coif leading a head full of unruly troops; Upper Back, frantically knotted and uptight; and Uta and Ula, begging to be released from their brassiere imprisonment! It's business as usual until two nasty intruders move in, killers who will stop at nothing to take over. ... More
In The Family
At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a positive genetic test result that leaves her essentially 'a ticking time bomb', she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is risking her life by holding on to her fertility. ... More
Words for Wellness:
A Writing Workshop
This interactive workshop will explore the healing power of words and the benefits of telling our stories. Practical writing advice, methods, exercises and resources will be presented. This workshop is for anyone interested in writing. ... More
Live. Laugh. Lunch!
Rethink Breast Cancer, as part of their Live Laugh Learn series, presents lunch with Jonna Tamases and her Girl Manifesto. This session is exclusively for women who have experienced breast cancer. Lunch will be served. Limited spots available. ... More
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Breast Fest presents an opportunity to join in an important conversation with professionals and a woman living with metastatic breast cancer as they explore the complex experiences and needs of this diverse and underrepresented community of women. ... More
One Step At A Time:
Facing Hereditary Breast Cancer
Women with a BRCA positive gene mutation face many choices about how to manage their risk. Following a screening of the documentary In the Family, this expert panel will present the latest risk reducing options and provide a forum to discuss issues and answer questions. ... More
Body Image & Sexuality after Breast Cancer
The effects of breast cancer treatment cause unique physical changes which can transform a woman's feelings about her body and sexuality. Dr. Esplen will facilitate discussion to explore this topic that is so often kept under wraps, including body image, intimacy, and relationships as well as offer resources and tools to help navigate these issues. ... More