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 …
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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 …
Repeat after me: our voices matter!
This morning, the Founder of the Coalition for Responsible Guidelines emailed the group’s member, which I am one of them, to point us to the …
You took, and you took, and you took.
Two days to my birthday, seven to the lump— the tiny split-pea in my breast that grew into an unwelcome empire. Twice, I asked. Twice, they said no. Too young. Come …
World Cancer Day: Together, We Can Finish It
February 4, 2025, marked a special World Cancer Day as the Terry Fox Foundation and the Terry Fox Research Institute unveiled their new brand “Finish …