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Finding Purpose: Kim Duke on her Breast Cancer Journey

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Kim Duke is an entrepreneur and writer in St. Albert, Alberta. Her cancer journey began in 2016, after she recently turned 50 years old.  “It’s one of the few things that makes me speechless all these years later,” she confesses. Diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer, Kim’s treatment lasted more than a year; she underwent surgery, … Read More


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Krissy Chutskoff on her breast cancer journey

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Krissy Chutskoff was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37. Navigating this disease at a young age came with challenges, yet throughout her cancer journey, she found hope in her loved one’s support, leaning into feel-good activities and learning about the new Calgary Cancer Centre. Here, she shares her story… Tell us about … Read More


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Carolina Diaz on navigating breast cancer as a new mother

Monday, October 31, 2022

At eight months pregnant, all while mothering a two-year-old, Carolina Diaz discovered a lump on her breast. The Columbian-Canadian knew immediately that there was something deeply wrong. While her gynecologist told her not to worry, that it just had to do with her breast milk, Carolina knew in her heart that this was not the … Read More


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