Category – Young Adult
How chemotherapy affected my reproductive health
After the stem cell transplant, I went almost 6 years without a period and no, they didn't come back naturally.
Sept. 6, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane
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beYOUtiful: How I felt most beautiful with cancer
The day I shaved my hair my feelings towards myself and my own beauty began challenging those of the world. I felt most beautiful on that day.
Aug. 30, 2017 | by Gabrielle Fecteau
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Learning to appreciate the new me post cancer
There are days I feel guilty. Like, really guilty. I feel as though now that my cancer journey should be behind me and I should be happy and moving forward, I can’t just yet. There is still a lot of healing to do – mentally AND emotionally.
Aug. 21, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo
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Predisposed to cancer: On my second diagnosis at 18-years-old
Ever since I can remember, cancer has been a part of me. From the first diagnosis, at the age of two, to the countless MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, bloodwork and X-rays - it's been part of my life.
Aug. 9, 2017 | by Anyse Lebeau
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This is what I kept in my chemo bag
These are things I always made sure to pack and keep on-hand – not only for chemo, but during my period of treatment whenever I stepped out.
July 28, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo
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This is what comforted me during cancer treatment
Today I'd like to talk about some of the things that were a comfort to me during my cancer treatments. I will go through some of the categories that are particularly difficult for cancer patients and talk about what within them helped get me through.
July 7, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane
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My social life: Before and after cancer
My school rallied together and made a banner wishing me all the best and fast healing. People whom I hadn’t even really built a friendship with stepped forward to wish me well. It was overwhelmingly heartwarming to say the least...until it all stopped.
June 29, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo
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How to make chemo manageable
I've come to realize that chemo would be so extremely different if I wasn't surrounded by the people who constantly make me smile and laugh.
June 29, 2017 | by Lindsey Finkelstein
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Adriana & Emily: Mother-daughter team battling cancer together
After two years of cancer treatment, 20-year-old Adriana and her mom Emily have inspiring positivity, but it took trial, error and time to get here. They share their tips on the caregiver-patient relationship.
June 29, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute
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I ran a half marathon to raise funds for the cancer I was diagnosed with
A little over three years ago I ran a half marathon to raise funds for blood cancer. It was a particularly special event for me as the afternoon before my departure I was given the coordinates of my bone marrow donor.
June 19, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane
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