9 Weeks. 9 Centimetres.
My last set of scans in late June wasn’t great. In fact, it was less than great. I have multiple progressions in my right leg. In the space of nine …
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Cancer Inspired Creativity: The Story Behind Mommy Has Cancer
A cancer diagnosis brought unexpected challenges that surprised our whole family. That’s why Mommy Has Cancer was created—to spark those conversations in a kid- and parent-friendly way.
The $100 Mammogram v. My $1.2M Case for Early Screening
When I was diagnosed with stage 4, hormone-positive HER2-positive breast cancer in early 2019, I never imagined I’d become a living, breathing business case for healthcare policy change. But here …
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, always a presence—I have vivid …
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 after I noticed my right …
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 fun kind. You know, 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 while bracing for the next …
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 across Canada—nine provinces and 45 …
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 fundraise—aiming to beat last year’s …