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Category – Survivorship

Being positive (most of the time) after a breast cancer diagnosis

While looking on the bright side of things when you have a cancer diagnosis may seem like an impossibility, know that by doing little things each day to put a positive spin on this experience, you can come out of this situation a better person.

Feb. 9, 2018 | by Georgia Gables

Heritage Hero: Two-time cancer survivor, ambassador Sherry Abbott

Her transformational role dates to 1989 – before the charity was founded – when she was diagnosed with advanced metastatic ovarian cancer at just 30-years-old.

Oct. 10, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: My will to live - not just survive

As a 28-year ovarian cancer survivor, I guess September is my month, and as such, I wanted to share my view on what has become known to many as "the disease that whispers."

Sept. 5, 2017 | by Sherry Abbott

Allow yourself an identity that isn't about cancer: In memory of Catherine Brunelle

On behalf of women and their families impacted by cancer and its treatment, dear friend Catherine, you will live on in our hearts forever.

Aug. 2, 2017 | by Facing Cancer Together

'I've walked in their shoes:' How a cancer diagnosis made this B.C. woman a better nurse

Kelley Adamson, a nurse in Surrey, B.C., thought she was able to empathize with her cancer patients – until she was diagnosed with the disease herself.

July 17, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

Cooking through cancer: Antioxidant-rich recipes for treatment and beyond

It can seem difficult to eat more fruits and vegetables, especially if they haven’t been a big part of your diet until now. Here are some of our favorite delivery systems (aka recipes) for getting in your antioxidant fruits and veggies!

April 13, 2017 | by Cook for Your LIFE

Survivor tip: Allow yourself an identity that isn't about cancer

This is the thing, when you have cancer – like, when you are stuck with living with cancer, one of the best things possible is to forget about it all together.

March 1, 2017 | by Catherine Brunelle

'The New Adriana:' A teen's changed perspective after leukemia

Adriana Lombardo had her senior year of high school at St. Joseph’s College all planned out. She was going to join the soccer team, graduate with her friends, then study...

Feb. 18, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

The side effect no one talks about

Lisa Skelding has been a social worker for 25 years and, since 2007, has worked as a sex therapist, focusing on couples who have faced cancer.

Feb. 16, 2017 | by Lisa Skelding

Leaning in and looking back: My decision to dive into a new job while battling breast cancer

The day I was diagnosed with a breast cancer recurrence – stage 4 seriousness, was the first time the word ‘disability’ was mentioned.

Feb. 16, 2017 | by Catherine Brunelle

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Blog | Facing Cancer Together

Category – Survivorship

Being positive (most of the time) after a breast cancer diagnosis

Heritage Hero: Two-time cancer survivor, ambassador Sherry Abbott

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: My will to live - not just survive

Allow yourself an identity that isn't about cancer: In memory of Catherine Brunelle

'I've walked in their shoes:' How a cancer diagnosis made this B.C. woman a better nurse

Cooking through cancer: Antioxidant-rich recipes for treatment and beyond

Survivor tip: Allow yourself an identity that isn't about cancer

'The New Adriana:' A teen's changed perspective after leukemia

The side effect no one talks about

Leaning in and looking back: My decision to dive into a new job while battling breast cancer

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