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Articles 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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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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