About Her
About Her follows the intimate and insightful stories of nine young women diagnosed with the aggressive
HER2 + form of breast cancer. ... More
Baring it All
When his friend loses her breast to cancer at age 32, fashion photographer, David Jay deals with it the only way he knows how, by taking her picture. The implications are wider reaching than he ever imagined
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The Big C, Season 1, Episode 3
The excellent and award winning series The Big C looks at how a cancer diagnosis causes Cathy Jamieson (Laura Linney), a reserved suburban housewife, to shake up her life and find hope, humour, and the light side of a dark situation. ... More
Crazy Sexy Cancer
When she was 31 years-old, actress and photographer Kris Carr was diagnosed with a rare, incurable stage IV cancer. Because so little was known about her disease, Kris needed to think outside the box in order to create a healing plan. ... More
One of the 1 Per Cent - The Sandy Ahenakew Story
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, breast cancer survivors represent one per cent of the female population. Meet Sandy Ahenakew. She is one of the one per cent. ... More
Stricken (Komt een vrouw bij de dokter)
Stijn seems to have it all - his own business, a beautiful family... and a secret life. But when his wife, Carmen, is diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, Stijn embarks on an out-of-control roller-coaster ride as he struggles to come to terms with his wife's progressing illness. ... More
Tits N' Sass: An evening of comedy benefitting Rethink Breast Cancer
Get ready to laugh out loud at Tits N' Sass, a hilarious night of comedy benefitting Rethink Breast Cancer.
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Live Laugh Lunch
Live Laugh Lunch is a special luncheon exclusively for women that have experienced breast cancer, providing an opportunity to connect with each other in a more intimate space during the festival. ... More
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Making Waves: How Young Adults With Cancer Are Taking Action
What's in your five year plan? If you're like most young people, you may be busy planning a career, a family, a home and an impressive array of adventures. ... More
Between the Mainstream and the Medicine Wheel: Aboriginal Women and Breast Cancer
How is the experience of having breast cancer unique for Aboriginal women in Canada? ... More
Comedy and Cancer: How humour is used to discuss serious illness
We all know a cancer diagnosis is no laughing matter. Yet increasingly writers, artists and filmmakers are turning to humour to deal with something so terribly unfunny?
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