Music as Medicine: My Cancer, Songwriting & Chemo-Brain Healing
About 15 months ago, a subtle but profound shift occurred. Beyond the life-altering cancer diagnosis in 2019, a quieter, more unexpected change took root. Music, …
For This Next Dance With Chemo, I’ll Be Wearing My Blue Suede Shoes
About three weeks ago I started getting winded on the elliptical and even climbing a single flight of stairs left me out of breath; soon …
My Real Inheritance: Cherished Memories Over Cash
As a terminal cancer patient, a recent chat with my parents about updating my estate documents tossed me into a whirlwind of emotions—and not the …
Life on the tightrope with metastatic cancer
Living with metastatic breast cancer feels like walking a tightrope, quarter to quarter, between scans. It’s a constant balancing act of living in the moment …
Hope in Motion — From Data Dives to Darrell’s Ride
Inspirational. Fascinating. Engaging. That’s how I would describe my experience from Thursday through Saturday. The Terry Fox Research Institute brought together 139 passionate individuals from …
Ready. Set. Let’s Finish It!
For those who know me, you know how excited my kids and I get at this time of year. Together, we bust our backs to …
Maple Syrup, Poutine… and Cancer Research? Let’s Connect the Dots!
Yesterday, we were gearing up (yes! Pun intended!!) to meet Darrell Fox and his National Ride of Hope Team this morning. These eight cyclists are …
Cancer Screening: A Potential Lifesaver Worth Squeezing In
The Power of Early Detection: Why Screening Matters Cancer is a word that no one wants to hear, yet it’s a reality that touches too …
Dear Pharmaceutical,
I am reaching out regarding your recent communication to Canadian cancer patients about the discontinuation of your IBRANCE co-pay program. While I am not personally …