2018 October Message Archives

Caring Communities

Those living with breast cancer face a lot of uncertainty and fear that can be hard to talk about, even with close friends and family. If you’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the best places to seek counselling and understanding is with a local support group. These groups may meet online or face-to-face.

Joining a support group gives you a chance to interact with others who have a real understanding of what you’re going through. Here, group members are encouraged to share their stories, their struggles and their triumphs. This support can help you to feel reassured and less alone when you’re facing such a serious medical challenge.

Consumer Tip

If you’re trying to stretch your budget that little bit further, these smart shopping tips will help to prevent you from overspending at the grocery store.

Supermarkets often put the priciest products on the eye-level shelves. Take time to go through the different brands on the higher and lower shelves, to get the best price.
Don’t go shopping while you’re hungry; you’re more likely to spend more on food, and to buy extra snacks.
Clean out your fridge and pantry cupboard once a month, and use up what you have before buying more.
Be sure to take your shopping list with you, so you know exactly what you need and don’t end up making unnecessary purchases.