Working With Your Healthcare Team: Tips and Guidance

Living with breast cancer can mean endless medical appointments and a multi-person healthcare team. In this episode, guest expert Jennifer Newton provides tips and guidance for patients on how best to work with their healthcare team and how to get the most out of their (many) appointments. This podcast episode was supported by Hoffmann-La Roche Limited.


About Jennifer Newton:
Newton is an oncology nurse educator at The Ottawa Hospital, as well as a clinical instructor, simulation facilitator, and course author for Algonquin College’s Centre for Continued and Online Learning program. 


Helpful Links & Resources:
For more information about working with your healthcare team, visit: cbcn.ca/en/blog/our-stories/appointment-prep.

Thinking about questions to ask your healthcare team about your diagnosis, treatment, and beyond? Check out our other Breast Cancer Connection episodes: 

• Breast Cancer Stages and Types Explained
• Recurrence: Terms, Risks, and Steps for Prevention 
• Breast Cancer and Personalized Care: What You Need To Know

About the Canadian Breast Cancer Network
CBCN is Canada’s leading patient-directed breast cancer health charity that voices the views and concerns of breast cancer patients through the promotion of information sharing, education, and advocacy activities. CBCN connects patients, caregivers, health care professionals, researchers, public health agencies, and industry stakeholders to improve knowledge translation and promote optimal health outcomes for Canadians with breast cancer. Learn more at cbcn.ca.