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November 12, 2014Breathe
Michelle Curtis writes about the day she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 34.
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October 22, 2014
John is grateful
When it comes to gratitude, it is important to reflect on what you have, not what you are missing. While our situation does leave a lot to be desired, we have each other, and a healthy and happy child.
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October 15, 2014
I am grateful for courage
“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” -C.S. Lewis
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October 08, 2014
Gratitude
Today, the leaves are turning red and orange. Be grateful for that.
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September 24, 2014
We love stories like these!
We are so inspired by Robin’s public transformation that we wanted to share a couple of our favourite posts with you. Make sure to head over and read more about Robin’s experience with lymphoma.
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September 23, 2014When the
We are not often advised to check our necks for lumps or enlargements that may help in the early detection of thyroid issues. This is especially important since 80 per cent of those with thyroid cancer are women, and thyroid cancer is now the number one cancer in incidence in young women.
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September 17, 2014Life after cancer
I have been asked to discuss life AFTER cancer. At first I thought I was poorly placed for this. We don’t get remission, just an awkward dance with an NED diagnosis. In essence, we do not get life AFTER cancer. The reason I decided to write this blog is because the realist in me recognized something. While WE don’t get life after cancer, I probably will. And that thought terrifies me.
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August 27, 2014
Being a rock takes everything you've got
This instinct to protect those we love is human nature. Intentions are good: seeking to shield those we love from sadness, guilt, worry — but the end result is a heavy emotional burden and a profound sense of isolation.
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August 21, 2014
A supporter's perspective on relationships
My wife has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer that spread to her lungs, and has thrown our lives into bouts of fear, stress, anger, sadness, and more fear.
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August 20, 2014
YACCer's idea sparks fundraising firestorm
A conversation with Geoff Eaton inspired Samantha McCauley to try her hand at Shop for the Brave, a survivor-initiated fundraiser.
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August 14, 2014
Dating after cancer
I was scared to date Dave. Not because Dave was a bad person, but because Dave was wonderful.
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August 07, 2014
Turning mountains into molehills
It’s pretty graphic…but touches on crap no YA should have to deal with.
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