Table of Contents

Introduction

The Picture Across the Region

Provincial Highlights

Gaps and Suggestions

A Holistic Approach to Empowering the Individual
Affirming Cultural Diversity
Legitimacy of Self-Help and Survivors' Experiences
Empowering the Community
Collaboration, Cooperation and Coordination
Creating a Seamless Continuum of Support
Access to Information about Breast Cancer
   Support Groups/Services
Training

Recommendations for Action

Strengthen Community Action
Build Healthy Public Policy
Create Supportive Environments
Reorient Health Services

Conclusion

Appendix

Those Interviewed for Project
Breast Cancer Support Contacts

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all those who agreed to be interviewed for this project. Their insights into the issues confronting women with breast cancer, whether drawn from their personal or professional experiences, have been critical in developing the picture of support work in the Atlantic.

We would also like to thank Health Canada's Health Promotion and Programs Branch in the Atlantic for taking the initiative to support this project.