Reflections Archives - Tigerlily Foundation

One of the things I learned as a 2019-2020 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Young Advocate is advocacy can take many forms. In fact, there’s...

For any person, coming upon the end of a year can make you feel like you are searching for all the promises you’ve kept, goals...

At my first conference for young women affected by breast cancer, I remember the other ladies talking about how their metastatic breast...

“Something is wrong,” I said to my mom on the phone, standing in front of the bathroom mirror. While my left breast had felt...

It all started with a lump… At the age of 31, I was diagnosed with stage 1b intraductal carcinoma. It was life...

Aug 23, 2019 Blog - Reflections - Warrior

With a newly clear mind and sun shining throughout my entire studio apartment, I began to shower in more delight than usual. Only a couple...

Jun 27, 2019 Blog - Reflections - Survivorship

Yes, going through treatments is about finding the humour in things, it’s about distracting yourself with fun and laughter, it’s the...

Breast Cancer has cut lives short, has instilled fear, and makes us question how far we can go. But strength doesn't come from what we...

Jun 19, 2019 Blog - Reflections - Survivorship

I received the call from my doctor announcing my diagnosis on October 13, 2009. October happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness month. A...

Thank you all so much for following along as I share my story here with the Tigerlily family. It’s such an honor to be affiliated with...

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