Facing Cancer Together

Making room for me during treatment

No one could have prepared me for cancer. You can read people’s experiences and empathise, but being told, “it’s lymphoma” by a radiologist is a unique experience that you can never mentally prepare for.

Dec. 7, 2020 | by Aisha Quashie

How I went from being a teenager facing cancer alone to finding my community...online!

Eighteen is not what I had imagined it to be. While my plans were to start university in the Fall of 2020, cancer had a different plan for me.

Nov. 30, 2020 | by Sarah Issa

COVID, Cancer, and a Wedding: Andrea's Story

Breast Cancer, a global pandemic, my wedding: these are all things that have happened in 2020. While this year has not been exactly like I had planned, life rarely unfolds the way any of us envision it.

Nov. 3, 2020 | by Andrea Rodrigues

Motherhood, Cancer, and Finding a Community Through it All

Becoming a parent can be one of the most life-changing times in a person’s life. This holds true for Ember in more ways than one.

Oct. 8, 2020 | by Madina Tabesh

Dianne's Key Ingredients for Life: Passion & Purpose

Finding your passion is a life-long journey for many. But Dianne Gamble found hers more than 35 years ago when she opened her mastectomy store.

Oct. 8, 2020 | by Madina Tabesh

A Three-Time Cancer Thriver, or How Caroline Gives Back to Her Community

Caroline will brighten up your day with her beautiful energy and genuine kindness! A LGFB volunteer, Caroline loves helping women going through cancer feel better. To her, there is no better way to give back. When she started volunteering, Caroline was a two-time cancer survivor and has since gone through a third diagnosis.

Aug. 19, 2020 | by Marsha Roc-Malychenkova

Celebrating Our Community: The Universality of WINKing

Shari and Erinn amazing Look Good Feel Better volunteers, but they are also long time Shoppers Drug Mart employees! This unique experience allows Shari and Erinn to understand the importance of #WINKDay.

Aug. 17, 2020 | by Madina Tabesh

How a Young Mom is Handling Cancer After Giving Birth

After giving birth to my second child I found out that I had a malignant 5 cm tumor in my breast that would likely require a mastectomy. I went through all sorts of emotions while experiencing the hormonal rollercoaster ride, I was already on from giving birth. I found it all unfathomable.

June 18, 2020 | by Alison Kidd

Helping others understand that my 'new normal' is not 'back to normal'

"I'm sure you're happy to get back to feeling normal again since treatment ended."

My last chemotherapy date was January 27th 2017. 3 years ago. Nothing has been "normal" since. I know I am not alone when I say there are many silent and visible effects that come with cancer treatment - no matter how far out you are.

Jan. 20, 2020 | by Adriana Lombardo

What's in My Chemo Bag?

I figured showing what all I bring to the hospital each chemo session might be interesting or helpful to some of you. So here we go!

Jan. 2, 2020 | by Stephanie Dawn Cansfield

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Blog | Facing Cancer Together

Making room for me during treatment

How I went from being a teenager facing cancer alone to finding my community...online!

COVID, Cancer, and a Wedding: Andrea's Story

Motherhood, Cancer, and Finding a Community Through it All

Dianne's Key Ingredients for Life: Passion & Purpose

A Three-Time Cancer Thriver, or How Caroline Gives Back to Her Community

Celebrating Our Community: The Universality of WINKing

How a Young Mom is Handling Cancer After Giving Birth

Helping others understand that my 'new normal' is not 'back to normal'

What's in My Chemo Bag?

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