Facing Cancer Together

Archive – 2017

“We all have to chip in:” Montreal volunteer takes on fundraising so more women can access LGFB

After four years of volunteering for LGFB, Rachel wanted to do more to support the cause, so she decided to take on fundraising.

Aug. 11, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Changing our perspective on cancer: In memory of Karen Zeppa Coyne

Karen Zeppa Coyne was a champion for living a fulfilling life with cancer.

Aug. 9, 2017 | by Facing Cancer Together

Predisposed to cancer: On my second diagnosis at 18-years-old

Ever since I can remember, cancer has been a part of me. From the first diagnosis, at the age of two, to the countless MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, bloodwork and X-rays - it's been part of my life.

Aug. 9, 2017 | by Anyse Lebeau

Everything does not happen for a reason - especially cancer

It's problematic that we think we have any type of grasp or control over the outcome of anything let alone a potential life-threatening, rogue disease.

Aug. 4, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane

Allow yourself an identity that isn't about cancer: In memory of Catherine Brunelle

On behalf of women and their families impacted by cancer and its treatment, dear friend Catherine, you will live on in our hearts forever.

Aug. 2, 2017 | by Facing Cancer Together

Just for Styles: After tragedy, family and friends help women with cancer

When Toronto’s Tara Cochrane lost her best friend to a rare and aggressive form of cancer at the age of 35, she knew she wanted to do something in her honour.

July 31, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

This is what I kept in my chemo bag

These are things I always made sure to pack and keep on-hand – not only for chemo, but during my period of treatment whenever I stepped out.

July 28, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo

'I've walked in their shoes:' How a cancer diagnosis made this B.C. woman a better nurse

Kelley Adamson, a nurse in Surrey, B.C., thought she was able to empathize with her cancer patients – until she was diagnosed with the disease herself.

July 17, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

My first steps forward after being diagnosed with breast cancer

Your first step is to give yourself permission to experience and express all of the emotions affecting you. There is no right or wrong way to feel after a cancer diagnosis, so take your emotions one day at a time and accept them as they come.

July 13, 2017 | by Georgia Gables

This is what comforted me during cancer treatment

Today I'd like to talk about some of the things that were a comfort to me during my cancer treatments. I will go through some of the categories that are particularly difficult for cancer patients and talk about what within them helped get me through.

July 7, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane

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Archive – 2017

“We all have to chip in:” Montreal volunteer takes on fundraising so more women can access LGFB

Changing our perspective on cancer: In memory of Karen Zeppa Coyne

Predisposed to cancer: On my second diagnosis at 18-years-old

Everything does not happen for a reason - especially cancer

Allow yourself an identity that isn't about cancer: In memory of Catherine Brunelle

Just for Styles: After tragedy, family and friends help women with cancer

This is what I kept in my chemo bag

'I've walked in their shoes:' How a cancer diagnosis made this B.C. woman a better nurse

My first steps forward after being diagnosed with breast cancer

This is what comforted me during cancer treatment

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