Facing Cancer Together

Heritage Hero: One of Look Good Feel Better's first Halifax volunteers

When Dolores Adams’ six-year-old grandson was diagnosed with Leukemia, she turned to her 24 years of experience as a Look Good Feel Better volunteer.

Sept. 22, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Heritage Hero: Darlene Olsen, Regina volunteer/fundraiser extraordinaire

The 20-year Regina-based LGFB volunteer is the epitome of a Heritage Hero - she not only volunteers her time but has raised more than $200,000 for the cause.

Sept. 20, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Heritage Hero: 20-year-old cancer survivor Adriana Lombardo

For Adriana, Look Good Feel Better “hits close to home” having experienced the workshop’s positive impact firsthand during her two-year battle with leukemia.

Sept. 20, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Heritage Hero: B.C. hair stylist turned 18-year volunteer

Wendy Murphy has been a dedicated volunteer at British Columbia's Fraser Valley Cancer Centre for the past 18 years. An experienced hair stylist, she knows how devastating hair loss and other appearance-related effects of the disease can be for a woman.

Sept. 19, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Heritage Hero: Inspiring eight-time cancer survivor Dionne Warner

Eight-time cancer survivor Dionne Warner is the very definition of a Look Good Feel Better Heritage Hero.

Sept. 18, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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

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Blog | Facing Cancer Together

Heritage Hero: One of Look Good Feel Better's first Halifax volunteers

Heritage Hero: Darlene Olsen, Regina volunteer/fundraiser extraordinaire

Heritage Hero: 20-year-old cancer survivor Adriana Lombardo

Heritage Hero: B.C. hair stylist turned 18-year volunteer

Heritage Hero: Inspiring eight-time cancer survivor Dionne Warner

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

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