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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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My Top Surprising Realizations During My Cancer Journey

Being able to transform my appearance and to take back some of that sense of identity helped me drastically to heal.

Aug. 16, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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My Two Comforts in My Cancer Journey: Knowledge and Support

After I lost my hair, I attended a support group for the first time, at the Hearth Place in Oshawa, Ont. I was skeptical at first, to be honest. But I showed up and at first I didn’t talk, I just listened.

July 5, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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Embracing Community and a Sense of Normalcy in Beautiful New Brunswick

Despite my instincts telling me this was coming, it was still crushing news. You really don’t want to hear those words: “Yes, you have cancer.” My husband and I sat in the doctor’s office crying.

June 7, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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Standing Up and Speaking Up About Life with Stage 4 Cancer

There was something wrong with my health – I knew this truth in my bones. But every doctor I saw told me that I was just fine. In fact, they identified it as a mental health issue.

April 13, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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Black women and wigs

Hair is an essential part of many women’s identities […], and so some women find hair loss quite damaging to their esteem and self-concept, and they can experience this hair loss in a way that’s similar to grief.”

April 13, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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How to stay strong mentally and physically during cancer treatment

Cancer diagnoses aren’t easy to deal with, but there are plenty of ways to manage your cancer diagnosis and live a full and happy life.

Feb. 28, 2018 | by Georgia Gables

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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

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Breast reconstruction after breast cancer: Is it for me?

In my second edition of Dr. Both Sides Connects, I interview a plastic surgeon to get the answers to some important questions about breast reconstruction.

Jan. 5, 2018 | by Dr. Both Sides

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Here are four ways you can help the cancer survivor in your life

Don't let yourself believe that there's nothing you can do. Here are four thoughtful ways that anyone can support a cancer survivor.

Jan. 5, 2018 | by Georgia Gables

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