Cervical Cancer at 29 – Amin Jaswal’s Story
After months of severe pain and increasing symptoms, then 29-year-old Amin Jaswal was diagnosed in June 2019 with Stage IIB glandular adenocarcinoma of the …
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Lighting the path forward for lymphoma cancer – The Panusas’ Story – Make a Will Week
Angela Panusa first met her Italian husband, Giovanni (John), during her work as an interpreter in China. Their connection was undeniable and, despite their …
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too
In 2015, well-known Vancouver sportscaster Neil Macrae noticed a lump in his breast that was the size of a golf ball. He went to …
How Research is Saving Lives – Cher Stephen’s Story
After dealing with the devastation of colorectal cancer, Victoria, BC resident Cher Stephens could hardly believe the news when she was diagnosed a second …
A Lasting Legacy through Lung Cancer – Dr. Cynthia Chan’s Story
Shortly before Dr. Cynthia Chan was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 2014, the signs of the disease started to emerge from a …
Growing up with brain cancer – Logan Lay’s story
For 23-year old Logan Lay, cancer has been a daily reality since being diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 8. Her journey …
Confronting Rectal Cancer at 26 – Joanne Kirkland’s Story
At the young age of 26, Joanne Kirkland started to notice worrying symptoms of blood in her stool. Brushing it off as nothing serious …
Victoria Patient Shares Her Cancer Journey During COVID-19
Christine (middle) pictured with family For Christine Greenhalgh, the COVID-19 pandemic is more than added stress and social distancing. The Victoria resident recently …
Nine-year-old painter sells stunning artwork for charity
Kate Morrissy pictured with art piece that sold for $1,000 in an online auction. Photo credit: CTV Vancouver Nine-year-old Kate Morrissy is …