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The Best of Times and the Worst of Times: Cancer During the Pandemic

I was able to heal on my own without people rushing over to visit, and I was able to rest without any pressure or guilt.

March 21, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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The Power of Positivity and an Optimistic Mindset

Each time I was diagnosed, I was grateful to have the surgeries available to me. I was given a chance, so I took it. 

Feb. 6, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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The Thing with Wishes and finding the Magic in life

Even though we may have big dreams and big wishes, sometimes we have to look around and just be thankful for what we have right here, right now.

Jan. 23, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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Don't Be a Tough Guy – Lessons on Reaching Out and Accepting Help

Going through cancer, I realized how much I needed support and a community and I finally figured out that I don’t have to do this on my own. 

Jan. 11, 2023 | by Tania Amardeil

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From Doctor to Patient: My Cancer Journey as a Pediatrician

When we’re in the doctor’s seat, we give patients diagnoses and explain side effects, but going through it all ourselves gives us a much more intimate and nuanced understanding. 

Nov. 30, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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My Cancer Journey: Learning to Look at Myself with Kinder Eyes

My hair has always been such a strong reflection of my identity. Knowing it was going to happen wasn’t enough to help me cope with it when it did happen.

Nov. 9, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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The Power of Leaning In, Accepting Help, and Dropping the Brave Face

I just didn’t have the energy to do a lot, but I felt that I should be doing more. The holiday season was approaching, and there were so many things I wanted to do but physically couldn’t.

Nov. 2, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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My Faith and My Boys – Support Throughout My Journey

I settled myself down and started to encourage myself – telling myself that I can get through this, and that lots of women had passed through this and survived. 

Sept. 20, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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No One Can Walk This Journey for You, but God Will Carry You Through

The Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) workshops were amazing. I loved learning how to do my eyebrows. And the instructor, who was a breast cancer survivor, was great.

Sept. 12, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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My Top Surprising Realizations During My Cancer Journey

Being able to transform my appearance and to take back some of that sense of identity helped me drastically to heal.

Aug. 16, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

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