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How, as non-binary, I navigated my breast cancer diagnosis

When I learned I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was scared and disoriented. My whole life was derailed and my future became really unclear. I felt betrayed by my body. Being non-binary, I’ve had to fight with the label of having a "woman’s cancer" and being perceived as a woman in medical spaces and support spaces.

June 5, 2024 | by Michelle Butterfield

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How I Navigated Cancer as a Nurse While Enriching My Spirit

LGFB is something that benefited me immensely when I was a patient. I truly believe that the LGFB workshops are the reason why I kept going. They gave me the strength and courage I needed to manage my journey as well as I did. The workshops were something to look forward to.

May 10, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil

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Meet Sout

The decision to shave her head, steeped in cultural significance, became a moment of liberation for Sout. It connected her with family across borders and anchored her to her roots. Attending a LGFB workshop also became an empowering moment in her journey.

March 28, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil

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Going Through Cancer as a Teenager

Doing a Look Good Feel Better workshop helped me feel a lot better. I loved not just playing with makeup – I love getting to express myself in that way – but also getting to meet other people who had cancer.

March 21, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil

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Supporting Others by Sharing My Healing Journey

It has been a long road to recovery, and it hasn’t been easy. But I’ve found ways to soften the journey and to process what I’ve gone through.

Feb. 2, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil

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Pure Love: Knowing That I’m Not Alone Has Been the Greatest Gift

LGFB brought forward this optimism, joy, happiness, and distraction from the struggles I was going through. It connects people who wouldn’t otherwise know each other. It’s a wonderful thing.

Nov. 13, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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Focusing on Controlling What I Can Control: How I Dealt with Breast Cancer

From the moment I got my diagnosis, I told my daughters that this is happening for a reason – and that something will have to come from it. If I can help one person through their journey, then maybe that’s my reason...

Oct. 30, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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How Cancer Gave Me a New Outlook on Life and a New Career

Today, I've become more spiritual because of my experience. After my emergency surgery, I felt like I was given another chance at life. I'm much calmer now. I move through life at a slower pace and don't stress as much

Oct. 3, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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Filling My Heart with the Positives, Even in the Scariest of Times

I've had two surgeries now - a partial mastectomy and a lymph node dissection. I look different than I did before, but I don't care. I still wear bathing suits and little strapless tops. If somebody sees a scar, well, whatever..

Sept. 26, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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Life with Cancer: The Power of Good Hair and Good Friends

I was far more concerned with being healthy than I was with my appearance, but having my appearance change so drastically undoubtedly had an effect on me.

Aug. 1, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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