Support and Services

CancerCare Manitoba Breast Centre of Hope
691 Wolseley Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 1C3
(204) 788-8080 or 1-888-660-4866

Community Contacts Program
Volunteers trained to support people affected by breast cancer provide information about locally available services and links to other support services and programs.

• Brandon: Helena Neustater 726-8315
• Assiniboine Region: Susan Blixhavn (Killarney) 523-8620, Margaret Brewer (Hamiota) 764-2208, Mary Ellen Clark (Neepawa) 476-2635, Debbie Cosgrove (Virden) 748-3485, Marilyn Dickson (Rivers) 328-7891, Pat Duncan (Carberry) 834-3040, Jackie Holmberg (Virden) 748-6865, Carol Fulford at 827-2357(Glenboro), Helen Lewandoski (Sandy Lake) 585-2636.

Breast Self Exam
Call local Public Health Nurse in your community. In Brandon call 578-2516

Breast Health Centre (Winnipeg Regional Health Authority)
100 – 400 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 3C3
Physician referrals required or call (204) 235-3906 or 1-888-501-5219 to discuss setting an appointment. Services include:

• assessment and diagnosis of breast symptoms e.g. breast lumps or abnormal mammograms
• breast cancer risk assessment, counselling and genetic testing
• lymphedema treatment related to breast surgery
• nutrition counselling
• genetic counselling

Manitoba Breast Screening Program (Brandon site)
620 Frederick Street PH: 578-2040
All women 50 – 69 in Manitoba are invited by letter to have an annual screening mammogram. A referral is not needed. Located at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Call for an appointment.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Occupational Therapist at Brandon Regional Health Centre offers treatment to lessen the symptoms of lymphedema. Doctor’s referral required.

Westman Breast & Women's Cancer Network : Meets every month in Brandon.
Contact: Fiona Jeffries (Brandon Coordinator) Ph: 578-2192 or  Merle Teetaert  or (204) 747-1832.

  Waves of Hope Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team
Westman's team for breast cancer support. Offers fun, fitness, fellowship and support throughout the year.Call Helena at 726-8315.