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Articles by Tania Amardeil

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From Workouts to Workshops – Finding Ease in My Cancer Journey

When I suddenly stopped showing up at the gym every day, people noticed – and when I finally came back after 15 months of cancer treatment, they all wanted to know where I’d been.I tell everyone what’s going on. And it has helped me connect with so many other people who faced cancer.

May 17, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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Cancer Affects Us All, and We Need More Resources for Men – Like LGFB

As a man, I never thought I’d need to moisturize or use an eyebrow pencil – but if I’m losing my eyebrows, it turns out that I do. 

April 24, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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Why We Love and Support Look Good Feel Better

When the kit was delivered to me – holy cow! I was so surprised. Seeing the size and fullness of it, how every little detail was covered and how this was available for people who had no clue how to deal with skincare and makeup – it made me cry. 

April 17, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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The Best of Times and the Worst of Times: Cancer During the Pandemic

I was able to heal on my own without people rushing over to visit, and I was able to rest without any pressure or guilt.

March 21, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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The Power of Positivity and an Optimistic Mindset

Each time I was diagnosed, I was grateful to have the surgeries available to me. I was given a chance, so I took it. 

Feb. 6, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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The Thing with Wishes and finding the Magic in life

Even though we may have big dreams and big wishes, sometimes we have to look around and just be thankful for what we have right here, right now.

Jan. 23, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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Don't Be a Tough Guy – Lessons on Reaching Out and Accepting Help

Going through cancer, I realized how much I needed support and a community and I finally figured out that I don’t have to do this on my own. 

Jan. 11, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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From Doctor to Patient: My Cancer Journey as a Pediatrician

When we’re in the doctor’s seat, we give patients diagnoses and explain side effects, but going through it all ourselves gives us a much more intimate and nuanced understanding. 

Nov. 30, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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My Cancer Journey: Learning to Look at Myself with Kinder Eyes

My hair has always been such a strong reflection of my identity. Knowing it was going to happen wasn’t enough to help me cope with it when it did happen.

Nov. 9, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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The Power of Leaning In, Accepting Help, and Dropping the Brave Face

I just didn’t have the energy to do a lot, but I felt that I should be doing more. The holiday season was approaching, and there were so many things I wanted to do but physically couldn’t.

Nov. 2, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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