October 9, 2026

Webinar: Nutrition After Breast Cancer

Webinar: Nutrition After Breast Cancer with Jean LaMentia

Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Jean LaMantia, RD, Registered Dietitian and Cancer Survivor

Jean LaMantia, Registered Dietitian guides breast cancer patients, cancer survivors, and health professionals on evidence-based nutrition.

Nutrition advice can be overwhelming, particularly when online information ranges from evidence-based guidance to unsupported claims.

Jean LaMantia will provide practical, evidence-based guidance for nutrition after active treatment, including protein and muscle maintenance, weight management, bone health during endocrine therapy and gut health.

The session will also address common nutrition myths and offer practical approaches to building balanced meals without unnecessary restrictions.

The conversation also addressed fear of recurrence and the uncertainty that could remain after treatment.

View the slides shared during this presentation.

Upcoming Breast Cancer Canada Webinar Sessions:

Living Well: Physical Effects Beyond Breast Cancer Treatment

Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Voula Pantelis, Breast Cancer Advocate and General Manager, AMOENA Canada

Treatment may end, but physical changes can continue.

This session will explore some of the physical effects that can persist beyond active treatment, including changes following surgery, scar management, compression, lymphedema and returning to physical activity.

Voula Pantelis will also discuss body image, lingering discomfort, travel considerations and ways to approach physical wellbeing in the years following treatment.

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Moving Emotions Forward: Root to Rise

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Jacqueline Beatty, Breast Cancer Survivor and Founder, Rising Lotus

The transition beyond treatment can bring complicated emotions. Uncertainty, changing priorities and questions about identity can all become part of navigating life after breast cancer.

Jacqueline Beatty will explore emotional transitions following treatment and introduce the Root to Rise framework, with a focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, boundaries and reconnecting with personal values and priorities.

The session will also consider the transition back to work, relationships and everyday routines.

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Closing the Gaps: Canadians Calling For More

New national survey data reveals strong public support for more coordinated access to screening, timely diagnosis, personalized treatment and ongoing care after treatment. Breast Cancer

Webinar: Understanding Recurrence Risk

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. ETDr. Nathalie Levasseur, Medical Oncologist, BC Cancer For people living with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer, understanding recurrence risk

The Canadian Health Perspective

Santis Health and Nanos Research A national public opinion survey from Santis Health and Nanos Research examines Canadians’ experiences with health care, their priorities, and

October Education Series

Finishing active breast cancer treatment can bring a sense of transition, but it does not mean that questions about health, recovery and what comes next

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 Tools

Our suite of digital tools are each designed to help individuals better manage their breast cancer journey through education, research and personalized insights, while also elevating the patient voice.

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.

Fuel Progress

Progress happens when we invest in it. Canada is home to some of the world’s brightest minds in research. Together, we are advancing science, ensuring it leads to earlier detection, better treatments, and improved outcomes for patients across the country.

Webinar: Nutrition After Breast Cancer