Pathfinders are quick access guides to credible health information. The healthcare team at WRHN Cancer Centre has approved these resources. Find out more by clicking on blue underlined text or scanning QR codes with your cellphone camera.
Offers information on hair loss as a side effect of cancer treatments and provides resources to support patients.
Provides information about scalp cooling options and reviews the benefits of cold caps.
Author: American Cancer Society; 2016
This book guides patients through the important decisions they’ll need to make, from diagnosis through treatment.
Author: Dr. Liz O’Riordan & Trisha Greenhalgh; 2025
The book you can trust to support you at every stage of your treatment – and beyond.
Author: Jennifer A. Douglas; 2023
The encouraging and empowering book for your breast cancer journey, written by a stage zero breast cancer survivor.
Author: John Link; 2023
Provides essential updates on treatment and care, enhancing the basic information for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Author: Ellyn Winters; 2023
A guide to navigating the turbulent waters of diagnosis, doctor’s appointments, surgery, treatments and all that lies in between with greater confidence and optimism.
All of the links below will lead you to printer-friendly, online handouts. If you don’t have a printer, visit or email the J. Wesley Graham Patient & Family Resource Centre to get a free copy.
A guide to bra and breast prosthetic services in Waterloo Wellington.
An introduction for people with breast cancer, including information on early signs and risk of lymphedema.
Provides a list of businesses and services as an informational resource.
In-person or online support groups/classes that help you connect to others with similar experience.
A safe, online, peer support community for people with cancer to connect, learn, and share experiences. Care partners welcome.
A community-based, charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer.
A global cancer support program dedicated to restoring the confidence and self-esteem of people during cancer treatment.
A charitable organization that provides support for self-identifying young women facing cancer in Canada.
A Canada-wide network providing programs and services for anyone with cancer, including specialized programs for breast cancer patients.
Volunteers can help you find more information about your cancer, symptoms, or care. Get resources in print or by email. Find the resource centre on the 3rd floor (main floor) of WRHN @Midtown, or call/email your questions.
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519-749-4380 extension 2080
A place for women in Waterloo Region on the breast cancer journey from diagnosis, to surgery, to treatment through to survival.
A community of women who have experienced breast cancer. They use dragon boating to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Trusted information and a community of support to anyone with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Foundation with a mission to lower breast cancer mortality.
Non-profit working to support those with gynecologic and breast cancer.
About This Resource
Author: Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program
Revised: August 2026
PEM#: WRHNCC0095
Use this resource for your information only. It does not replace medical advice from your doctor or other healthcare professionals.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cancerwaterloowellington.ca
