Patient Playbooks
Understanding Your Diagnosis:
A Personalized Guide to Breast Cancer Care
Patient Playbooks
Navigate your diagnosis with using information based on clinical recommendations from REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance. These comprehensive guides simplify complex medical information into a clear, actionable roadmap for every step of your journey.
Breast cancer is not a single disease, but a complex collection of over 50 different subtypes. This means no two diagnoses are exactly the same. Because each diagnosis has its own unique genetic and biological markers, a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment simply doesn’t exist.
These Patient Playbooks are designed to help you navigate your specific path, providing clarity on the distinct characteristics of your diagnosis and the targeted treatment options that are most effective for your diagnosis.
HR Positive / HER2 Negative Early Breast Cancer
HR Positive / HER2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
Content developed based on REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance recommendations: realalliance.ca
Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual care and treatment decisions.
The information provided in our Patient Playbooks is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Progress CONNECT, an online tool developed by Breast Cancer Canada bridges the gap between a complex pathology report and your care plan.
By walking through a series of questions about your specific biomarkers and stage, you’ll receive a customized, evidence-based report that outlines potential treatment options tailored to your unique profile. This personalized roadmap is designed to support you with the right questions and insights for more meaningful, informed discussions with your medical team.
Progress Through Research
Latest Research
Breast Cancer Canada donations fund life-saving research that directly impacts Canadian patients. That means better answers, bigger breakthroughs – and more personalized treatment for every breast cancer diagnosis.
Patient Stories
Every breast cancer journey is unique, but together, these stories paint a powerful picture of progress. Through firsthand accounts from patients and survivors, we share stories that highlight the lived-experiences of breast cancer.
