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 …
Relationships
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Dichotomies of 2024 – Sour Lemons and Sweet Lemonade
If I had to sum up 2024 in a single word, it would be dichotomies. This year was a relentless seesaw of challenges and triumphs, …
This is me!
To best appreciate this post, I’d encourage you to play the music first or while you read it. This song is from “The Greatest Showman“, …
My eulogy to my Tub Talk Partner
In June 2019, we quickly went from being two strangers, sitting at opposite ends of the tables for a “Breasties” coffee meet up where we …
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, …
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 …