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June 13, 2014Body Image: I see me (SC14Ignite recap)
For those of you who wanted a refresher on the Survivor Conference 2014 body image workshop, or for those of you who couldn’t be there, here are some notes to […]
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Becky's blog: Let's YACC, Survivor Conference edition
My first conference was in St. John’s, NL in 2010. I didn’t know anyone but the supporter I’d brought with me. I was scared — afraid that I’d be judged for being too healthy, and not having enough problems. I couldn’t have been farther from the truth.
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June 03, 2014
Survivor profile: Marla
Survivor profile Marla initially downplayed her cervical cancer to her friends and family, and didn’t feel the emotional effects until after treatment. Read the full story.
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June 02, 2014
We'll never get tired of this story!
We have a jam-packed grand plan for June that revolves around web content from the Survivor Conference, but we couldn’t get into that without taking a minute to share this quote from one of our favourite stories.
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May 29, 2014
Survivor Conference 2014 FAQs
Some of you have approached us with the same questions about Survivor Conference 2014: Ignite, so we created this FAQs page to make sure you were up to speed.
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Parenting with cancer
“I have a clear memory of the first time I had the flu after being a parent when my daughter was a baby many years prior to my leukemia diagnosis and remember struggling to take care of both of us and feeling sorry for myself.”
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May 28, 2014
Localife Toronto: Yoga and bbq, Localife style
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon on May 24, a group of young adult cancer survivors came together to test out their flexibility, downward dogs, and planks. The activity was accompanied […]
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May 27, 2014
Heather's blog: No children, no choice
I’m realizing that even when you are given the definite answer that you will never have children, there is an unrelenting sense of loss and grief over what cancer has taken from you, and the path you will now never get to explore. The best part is, with the voices and stories I have heard in the past month from my fellow YACCers, I know that I am not alone, and you all have my back!
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May 20, 2014
Survivor profile: Aimee Horbul
Survivor profile In 2001, 29-year-old Aimee felt a lump in her breast. She had two small kids to take care of, and opted for a double mastectomy. Click here to […]
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May 15, 2014
Researchers looking for insight on returning to work
Given that very little is known about the challenges patients with cancer face with return to work (or with not returning to work), this study will be informative for employers, support groups and cancer care centers in providing enhanced support for patients as they transition back into the workforce.
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May 14, 2014
"Cancer Can't Dance Like This!" Celebrates 5th anniversary
The wonderful Dan Stolfi has been performing his hilarious one-man show “Cancer Can’t Dance Like This” for five years! The show will celebrate its anniversary at the 2014 UNO FESTIVAL in Victoria, BC on May 28 and 29.
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Becky's blog: Things aren't always as they seem
I am incredibly fortunate, and thankful that my physical health has posed minimal challenges. I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge some of the challenges I could be facing.
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