Click here to register On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, The Peter Gilgan Centre for Women's Cancers in partnership with The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS),are hosting this free, virtual, three-hour event for those considering breast reconstruction or seeking more information.

BRA Day is intended to EDUCATE women on their breast reconstruction options, provide an opportunity to see possible outcomes of breast reconstruction surgery, EMPOWER women to make the choice that's right for them and CONNECT women with others who have been through it.

The virtual event is open those across the country and will include presentations from leading Canadian breast reconstruction experts, stories from patients sharing their breast reconstruction journey, educational breakout rooms, resources and a virtual Show and Tell Lounge for women only, offering a unique opportunity to see real results of breast reconstruction. Breast reconstruction is covered by most health insurance plans in Canada.

Breast reconstruction is recognized by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) as an important part of breast cancer treatment. As such, OHIP covers all aspects of breast reconstruction including the costs of surgery, breast implants, hospital stay (if needed), nipple areolar reconstruction and most balancing surgeries on the opposite breast if required.