I Want You to Know 2023

About Me My name is Sharon. I am Indigenous. Nipissing First Nation is my community. I am a Stage 4, TNBC, metastatic survivor. I am 56. My Breast Cancer Story June 2020 is when I found the lump. I never did mammograms or self checks. I saw my family doctor the same day. He referred…

About Me I am a trans man, married for 12 years to my partner of 20 years. I am 52 and was diagnosed at age 50. My Breast Cancer Story In April of 2021, I discovered a lump on the right side of my chest. Since I still had large breasts (pre “top surgery”), my…

About Me I am Ellyn. Also known as @flatplease. I am 58, married, mother of two and grandmother of one. My Breast Cancer Story I was diagnosed with ER+PR+ HER2- breast cancer on March 10, 2022. The diagnosis of cancer came as an utter shock. I was fit, a non-smoker, and a social drinker. I…

About Me I am a 33 year old woman pursuing an intentional, peaceful, joy-filled life. My passion is health and fitness. I am a mother to the sweetest 7 year old son, and am married. I work as a registered nurse. Throughout this breast cancer journey, I have really committed to taking the best care…

About Me I am a single mother of two wonderful boys (22 and 24). I am an Insurance Broker by day and roller skater by night. I am almost a crazy cat lady; I only have two at the moment but they are my babies and my world. I am a survivor, living flat and…

About Me My name is Naina, I’m 53 years young and of East Indian descent. I’m divorced and a mom of 2 daughters: Isabelle 25 and Gillian 20 who live with me full time. My Breast Cancer Story My “journey” started one night while I was sitting on the couch watching TV. Thought I should…

About Me I am a wife, a dog Mom, HR business partner in professional services, and a recreational river floater. I am Canadian/Caucasian and was 46 at the time of diagnosis. My Breast Cancer Story I had my first mammogram in 2017, as my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 30’s; she…

About Me I am married and have two adult sons. I live in Oshawa and have a cottage on Sharbot Lake that I love going to. I’m a retired Occupational Therapist, and I worked with children in a variety of settings, including private practice. It was through my work that I first began to realise…

About Me My name is Usha, and I am 40 years old. I lived in UAE, India, and Singapore before immigrating to Canada. I work as an IT project manager in higher education. I love travelling to places I have never been before, learning and experiencing new cultures, food and also solving puzzles, crosswords, and…