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Diagnosed with Testicular Cancer at 19 – Ryan Steele’s Story
At just 19 years old, Ryan Steele’s young life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
“I was 19 when …
Finding Authenticity on the road to Recovery – Carly Allen’s Story
In 2014, after experiencing discomfort and pain while seated, Carly Allen was diagnosed with Stage III vulvar cancer.
Upon diagnosis, Carly was immediately placed in …
Facing Colorectal Cancer with Courage at 33 – Catherine Perka’s Story
In January 2019, Catherine Perka started noticing some alarming lower digestive symptoms in the form of blood in her stool, change of bowel movement …
Facing Cancer, Celebrating Strength – Natalie Matko Jackson’s Story
If you’re searching for words to describe Natalie Matko Jackson, vibrant, beautiful and positive are just a few that would come to mind. Her …
A Love Never Lost: Isla Haywood’s Story | Lose the Booze
24-year-old Isla Haywood lived a healthy and full life with her boyfriend Mike Brady. Then she began to experience odd symptoms such as migraines, …
How a Ground-breaking Clinical Trial Saved Allison Kelly’s Life
In the summer of 2017, at the age of 36, Registered Nurse Allison Kelly was living a full and active life. It wasn’t until she had completed …
Vancouver Artist Giving Back to the Cancer Community in a Beautiful Way
Meet Sue Bayley, local Vancouver artist who is giving back to the BC Cancer community in a beautiful way.
Sue Bayley at her studio in Vancouver
The …
Genomics saves West Vancouver woman’s life after facing aggressive ovarian cancer
Every three and a half hours, another woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Canada. In B.C, more than 300 women will be diagnosed …
Thanks to innovative therapies, Linda is living life to the fullest
In March 2003, Linda West had just returned from holiday in Thailand when she felt a lump in her right breast. A week later, …