Not all research is equal
As I sat at home this weekend, knowing the hearing at the House of Commons starting today, regarding the newly proposed Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines. Since I can’t testify, I …
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Our lemonade just got a little sweeter
What a day May 30th was for cancer care in Canada! I was energized to read the Terry Fox Foundation’s open letter calling on doctors, scientists and philanthropists to increase …
The Canadian Task Force’s anti-screening bias
That’s dangerous for Canadians! Natalie Kwadrans, X, May 8, 2024 For those of you following my blog, you know that I have been a vocal and passionate advocate for cancer …
5 years ago today
5 years ago today, I found a lump in my right breast. 5 days after my 46th birthday. And 5 years ago today, lived Janice, Marloes, Libby, Yvette and Natalie. …
My immunotherapies work together like Tre’Davious White & Jordan Poyer
Learn how my two immunotherapies work together to extend my life.
The moving goalposts
As I reflect on my year the term “moving goalposts” came up regularly in my life. However, the best time it was used, and which makes me smile every time …
#1 Terry Fox School Run Fundraisers in 2023!
There are so many things for me to be proud of when it comes to my kids. I think I have the best kids in the world! OK, so does …
Survival guilt : living among the dying
I know it sounds strange that I would claim I have survival guilt, which is typically reserved to victims of a unplanned traumatic event such a car crash, a property …
US takes the lead in breast cancer screening
Over the past few years, I’ve been vocal in advocating to lower the age for breast cancer screening guidelines. We’ve seen some changes in Canada, but provincial guidelines are inconsistent. …