Articles by Tania Amardeil
Facing Cancer While Pregnant: An Oncology Nurse’s Unexpected Journey
Her dream of becoming an oncology nurse was born from the heartbreak of losing her mom to breast cancer. At 30, while 24 weeks pregnant, she was diagnosed with cancer herself and leaned heavily on her care team and family for strength. Attending the Look Good Feel Better workshop and experiencing cancer firsthand gave her profound empathy and insight into the patient journey.
May 1, 2025 | by Tania Amardeil
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Overcoming Breast Cancer’s Return — How Family and Community Made the Difference
After 13 years cancer-free, a routine mammogram in 2023 led to a shocking breast cancer recurrence. Initially overwhelmed with self-doubt, I quickly shifted my mindset to action, opting for a double mastectomy and chemotherapy. Scalp cooling technology helped me retain some hair, boosting my confidence during treatment. Seeking support, I found strength in Look Good Feel Better workshops and a dragon boat team for survivors.
March 14, 2025 | by Tania Amardeil
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From Bangladesh to Canada: My Journey Through Cancer and Acceptance
Every cloud has a silver lining. Despite the hardships, cancer brought me unexpected gifts thanks to the Look Good Feel Better workshop."
Dec. 19, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil
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Facing Stage 4 with Grace: My Journey Through Cancer
When I look well, I feel well, and then I’m more likely to go out and socialize, which in turn helps me feel emotionally better. It’s like a cycle—a positive, uplifting cycle.
Nov. 28, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil
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Owning My Story and Finding Strength in Sisterhood
I was very closed off and isolated. But I put my fear aside and attended the workshop, and I’m so grateful I did. The air felt so loveable when I got there — so welcoming, inviting, uplifting, and warm. It ended up being the most amazing experience. I didn’t expect to feel beautiful when I walked out. LGFB is like a sisterhood.
Nov. 13, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil
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Two Life-Altering Diagnoses, One Survivor: My Story of Resilience
I found that sense of peer support from LGFB’s workshops – peers getting together, and volunteers who are well-versed in cancer treatment. For me, the more I can meet others going through similar circumstances, the easier it is to go through the experience. I’m not alone. I’m part of a shockingly large community of women dealing with the same thing. This is an additional piece to the recovery process.
Oct. 1, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil
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Learning to Truly Love Myself, Even in the Darkest of Times
Even when I was feeling awful inside, being able to look in the mirror and to say, “Yeah, that’s me” – that was priceless. LGFB gave me this by teaching me how to feel good on the outside. I found that when I looked less sick, I didn’t feel as sick. Looking good was like a sunny day – it gave me a bit of energy, it gave me life. It made me feel good.
July 19, 2024 | by Tania Amardeil
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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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