Sara | Manitoba
It was a rainy day in May 2022 when my breast cancer was discovered. I was 43. The only reason it was found was because I was all about self-examination. I had very lumpy breasts, and even a slight flu would cause my breasts to feel differently. In April, after a bout with Covid, I found a tiny pebble in my left breast. Read more
Cindy | Manitoba
I met my oncologist on April 4th - the plan was 16 rounds, then going on Letrozole for the next 5 years. I had my radiation treatments from May 2-24th - no issues with fatigue and skin irritation. I was told the day of my last treatment that I could not go on Letrazole - I had a bone density test done in mid-May, and I was diagnosed with osteoporosis...Read more
Anonymous | Manitoba
I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in July 2018 in my late forties. My knowledge of breast cancer was limited to a great aunt who had it in her 80’s and several friends, diagnosed in their early 50’s. I found a 2 cm lump myself in May 2018 and had diagnostic tests after seeing my family doctor. Read more