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Archive – 2017

Heritage Heroes: The doctors who stand by Look Good Feel Better

Dr. Fitch played an integral role in developing the Look Good Feel Better program 25 years ago, and Dr. Rodin plays an important role in its future. Find out why they recommend the program to their patients.

Sept. 15, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Heritage Heroes: Meet our inspiring 25-year volunteers

Look Good Feel Better would not have made it to 25 years without its dedicated volunteers. Meet the nine women who been with the charity since Day One and find out what their favourite moments have been over the years.

Sept. 15, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Toronto comedian shares ongoing breast cancer battle to inspire others

Toronto’s Sandra Carusi has come a long way since her triple negative breast cancer diagnosis in April 2014.

Sept. 14, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Keeping the promise I made to myself for life after cancer

The first time I sat in the chemo chair as an outpatient I told myself aloud, “The first thing I am going to do when I’m all finished treatment is put my feet in warm sand on a beach somewhere.”

Sept. 8, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo

Five tips for living and loving life after cancer

You’ve been through so much with your diagnosis, your treatment, and your fear. It’s natural for you to feel relief, to worry, and to be afraid of what the future holds even after your doctor tells you your cancer is gone and your life is moving on.

Sept. 6, 2017 | by Georgia Gables

How chemotherapy affected my reproductive health

After the stem cell transplant, I went almost 6 years without a period and no, they didn't come back naturally.

Sept. 6, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: My will to live - not just survive

As a 28-year ovarian cancer survivor, I guess September is my month, and as such, I wanted to share my view on what has become known to many as "the disease that whispers."

Sept. 5, 2017 | by Sherry Abbott

beYOUtiful: How I felt most beautiful with cancer

The day I shaved my hair my feelings towards myself and my own beauty began challenging those of the world. I felt most beautiful on that day.

Aug. 30, 2017 | by Gabrielle Fecteau

Learning to appreciate the new me post cancer

There are days I feel guilty. Like, really guilty. I feel as though now that my cancer journey should be behind me and I should be happy and moving forward, I can’t just yet. There is still a lot of healing to do – mentally AND emotionally.

Aug. 21, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo

This is why staying optimistic is the best treatment for cancer

Cancer is nothing anyone wants to deal with, but it’s not worth looking at in a negative light. You can’t change a diagnosis, but you can fight it with treatment and a good attitude.

Aug. 16, 2017 | by Georgia Gables

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Archive – 2017

Heritage Heroes: The doctors who stand by Look Good Feel Better

Heritage Heroes: Meet our inspiring 25-year volunteers

Toronto comedian shares ongoing breast cancer battle to inspire others

Keeping the promise I made to myself for life after cancer

Five tips for living and loving life after cancer

How chemotherapy affected my reproductive health

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: My will to live - not just survive

beYOUtiful: How I felt most beautiful with cancer

Learning to appreciate the new me post cancer

This is why staying optimistic is the best treatment for cancer

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