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YACC remembers

For a while now, we have been looking for a simple way to allow the entire YACC family to take part in an “in memoriam” ritual across Canada. We want it to be something that is available to everyone, and not just for those who are able to attend the conference each year. It should be something we could all do at the same time, from wherever we are, and with whatever physical capacity we have to connect with the memory of those we love, and those we lost.

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Are you taking chances with your health care?

We experience varying levels of risks in our everyday lives, but that doesn’t stop us from doing the things we love, or going about our daily routine. That’s because most of us take steps to manage or minimize these risks. For example, you probably wouldn’t ride in a car that didn’t have any seat belts. Or go for a bike ride without a helmet. So why do so many Canadians take risks with their future health care?

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Gerrad's blog: Playing Whac-A-Mole with my brain

“I had surgery, I did a year of chemo, I did a year and a half of living a normal life, and then my tumor became active again.”

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Localife St. John's has a laugh

Localife St. John’s patrons woke up Sunday morning with sore ribs and permanent laugh lines after enjoying a hilarious evening at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club. Our group met early for some great chats over delicious appetizers before the show began.

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Survivor Conference 2015: uPOWer FAQs

We’re six weeks from Survivor Conference 2015: uPOWer which means we’re starting to get a lot of the same questions. Since we know there’s more than one person out there thinking these things, we wanted to post some FAQs that might be on your mind!

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Erasing cancer reminders

JP Thivierge got in touch to tell us about a new project he’s working on to help cancer survivors in the Ottawa area access free tattoo removal for radiation tattoos. We love seeing these sorts of survivor-driven initiatives, and wanted to make sure you knew about it in case it is helpful for you!

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Localife Ottawa: How sweet it is (at the sugar shack)

Seventeen survivors and supporters descended on La Domaine de L’Ange Guardien — a sugar shack located on the Quebec side about 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa — for an evening of tasty pancakes on March 28, 2015.

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Localife Vancouver embraces the magic of a wing night

A group of seven gathered to taste test as many wings as Jimy Mac’s Pub in Langley could provide. Some popular flavors of the night were definitely barbecue and salt and pepper, so if those strike your fancy, make sure to come along next time!

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How has cancer affected your career?

From needing to take a break from work, to totally shifting your focus, we’ve heard many stories about the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on your career path.

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BREAKING NEWS: Knock off Shave toques found on Canadian streets

After years of fending off requests from non-Shavers looking to acquire one of our coveted, signature yellow toques it appears a forger has entered the market. Early investigations lead back to Joe Feehan, the swindler implicated in last year’s black market hair trade which saw braids and ponytails donated during Shave season getting shipped off to a remote village nestled in the Himalayas.

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Heather's blog: 2015 isn't about letting go; it's about taking risks

Last year was a year of growth for me. So far, 2015 is starting out to be a year of letting go and making big changes. In one version of the presentations I give at schools (I am constantly rewriting, revamping, and rediscovering), I encourage students to not be afraid to change the things that make them unhappy. I am now trying to put into practice what I preach.

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Marley's profile

Survivor profile Marley’s diagnosis was delayed because she was “too young” despite showing multiple symptoms pointing to thyroid cancer. “My doctor always found a way to lay the blame on […]

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