Nanette Kapitan started Kompassion for Kups at the Krossing to provide post-surgery breast cancer support and resources after experiencing a lack of information during her own recovery.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and according to the Canadian Cancer Society , the best way to survive a breast cancer diagnosis is breast cancer screening, to help detect the disease early, before symptoms appear, which can significantly improve the chances of successful treatment.
When Kapitan moved from Calgary to the qathet region, she saw a need in the community for services to help women navigate their breast cancer journey and started her company called Kompassion for Kups at the Krossing. When Kapitan first moved to the area, she was able to connect with the Tla'amin community and help out some women in need of compression garments.
One in eight women is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, that's why CCS is urging provinces and territories to lower the start-age for breast screening programs to 40 years old, for individuals at an average risk of developing breast cancer. However, some believe the age to start screening should be even lower than 40 years of age. In Canada the typical age recommendation to start breast cancer screening is 50 years old.
Kapitan said she has been getting screening and biopsies since she was in her 20s, because of having dense breasts. Kapitan's business provides a product and service, but she also is a breast cancer awareness resource for those who may be struggling.However Kapitan also believes lifestyle can have an impact on prevention and recovery.
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