Gratitude and peace of mind

Gratitude and peace of mind

The year 2021 marks a significant anniversary for me — 25 years ago, in Thunder Bay, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and had a complete hysterectomy/oophorectomy. The prognosis was the best it could be — stage 1 and apparently considered curable...

Celebrating 5 Years in Remission

In 2014, I was diagnosed with Leukemia (ALL). I spent 6 weeks at Princess Margaret undergoing intense chemotherapy treatments. Throughout my stay, I received exceptional care from everyone involved with my case. From the technicians to the nursing staff and doctors....
I Survived

I Survived

In May of 1986, after two bone marrow tests, I was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. The Doctor at Oshawa Hospital said that I had a malignancy and that I was going to die. However, he recommended that I see Dr. Michael Baker at Toronto General Hospital. I...
PMH Changes Lives

PMH Changes Lives

When I was 10 years old, my mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. In those days, no radiation or chemo was done following the Mastectomy. Ten years after her Mastectomy, she had a recurrence in her scar tissue. This time, she had surgery and radiation. I drove her...
Research

Research

My husband was part of a research trial. He met wonderful people and was treated well. It made the journey easier. He wanted more time, and they gave him that chance to try. Research, research, research—I donated a lot of money to research for gallbladder...
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
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