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Category – Young Adult

The follow-up: It wasn't a relapse afterall

Prior to my hip replacement surgery, I was told I had relapsed and would be needing a bone marrow transplant. My world had changed. I thought I was “free” from all treatment and that I would be able to move forward after my hip replacement.

June 2, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo

Cane and pain-free: Adjusting to my new ceramic hip

I have never been so excited for an appointment as I was for this one. This appointment was going to determine whether or not all of my restrictions could get lifted – raised toilet seat, sitting on a wedge cushion, using a cane when I would go out, no bending, no twisting, the fear of sleeping in any other positon than my back...

May 26, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo

You're never 'too young' to have cancer

Despite comments that I was 'too young' to have cancer -- which I clearly wasn't considering I was there, recovering from leukemia -- the women were all friendly and kind ...This was just a microcosm of society's general difficulty in dealing with sickness in youth.

May 24, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane

From blondie to baldie

When I first found out I had cancer, one of my first questions had to do with losing my hair as it was something I was so scared to lose.

May 2, 2017 | by Lindsey Finkelstein

My first steps after a total hip replacement

On our way back towards my room, there was the set of stairs which I knew I would have to eventually learn. The physiotherapist caught me eyeing them and asked if I found myself ready to try those four steps. I was honest in my response when I said, “I won’t know if I’m ready unless I try.”

April 28, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo

What I’ve been waiting for: A brand new hip

To tell you the truth, I was more excited than nervous on the hours leading up to my hip replacement surgery, because it is something I have been waiting for for what seems like forever to me.

April 13, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo

World Health Day: Getting through the dark days of leukemia

These are some of the things I did to help me get through some of those dark and challenging times to make myself feel good about ME.

April 7, 2017 | by Adriana Lombardo

World Health Day: 15 ways to boost mental health during treatment

Having gone through cancer treatment myself for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, here are 15 ways to boost your mental well-being...

April 7, 2017 | by Facing Cancer Together

World Health Day: 5 tips for balancing depression and breast cancer

To live with depression is one thing and to be diagnosed with cancer is another – but to deal with them simultaneously is a whole other ballgame.

April 7, 2017 | by Lindsey Finkelstein

Fertility: A sensitive, but relevant subject in the cancer community

Cancer grips our lives unexpectedly, even more so for the young who are expecting a long and bright future. Cancer robs us of our future sometimes, and for most, the ability to even think long-term. I was privy to this experience when I was diagnosed with leukemia at 21.

April 4, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane

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Category – Young Adult

The follow-up: It wasn't a relapse afterall

Cane and pain-free: Adjusting to my new ceramic hip

You're never 'too young' to have cancer

From blondie to baldie

My first steps after a total hip replacement

What I’ve been waiting for: A brand new hip

World Health Day: Getting through the dark days of leukemia

World Health Day: 15 ways to boost mental health during treatment

World Health Day: 5 tips for balancing depression and breast cancer

Fertility: A sensitive, but relevant subject in the cancer community

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