cancer

- health
- September 26, 2019
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Survivor Spotlight: Caitlin Timmins

As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, SavvyMom is highlighting Caitlin, who has been diagnosed with three different cancers since the age of nine.
- health
- April 20, 2018
5 Ways to Help Children Understand Cancer

Our whole family was impacted when my husband was diagnosed with cancer. It affected our children greatly and we needed to find ways to help them understand cancer and to cope.
- family-life
- January 4, 2018
When You Can’t Be Brave Anymore

We were not expecting this to enter our lives any times soon, but unfortunately, it did several months ago. Cancer.
- health
- September 22, 2017
What a Breast Cancer Survivor Wants You to Know About Cancer Fundraising

To find out more about what it’s like to undergo breast cancer treatment, we chatted with a survivor to get her thoughts on fighting cancer, fundraising, and what really helps.
- mom-101
- August 11, 2017
6 Things to Remember About Your Friend Who’s Fighting Cancer

A dear friend is fighting cancer. And when I say “fighting” I mean she’s in a gloves-off, hair-pulling, knees-to-the groin, knock-down, drag-out, all-out war. She is not winning.
- mom-101
- January 9, 2017
HPV Vaccine for Boys

The HPV vaccine has been readily available for girls across the country through school-based programs.
- family-life
- November 4, 2016
Michael Bublé’s 3-Year-Old Son Noah Has Been Diagnosed with Cancer

Sad news today for Michael Bublé and family.
- entertainment
- October 20, 2016
The New SickKids’ Commercial is Completely Kick-Ass

Prepare to have your mind blown by the genius that is SickKids' newest campaign.
- family-life
- July 21, 2016
Chasing Miracles

I lost a friend to cancer.
- mom-101
- March 16, 2016
One Year After my Breast Cancer Diagnosis

This is what I have learned 1 year after my breast cancer diagnosis
- mom-101
- March 9, 2016
The Emotions of My New Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

How I'm feeling after my thyroid cancer diagnosis.
- mom-101
- March 2, 2016
I Have Thyroid Cancer and I’m Going to Be OK

Learning that I have thyroid cancer is scary but I'll be okay.
- family-life
- March 1, 2016
Have You Tested Your CancerIQ?

A week before I left on my vacation, I got a letter from Ontario Blood Services. Ever since my mother required daily blood transfusions as part of her cancer treatment, I've been a huge advocate of...
- mom-101
- February 23, 2016
My Perfectly Imperfect Body

My perfectly imperfect body has a story to tell
- mom-101
- November 25, 2015
My Kids Say the Darndest Things About Cancer

I'm very open with my two young kids about me having cancer. I've documented some of our stories about things they have said to me about me having cancer.
- mom-101
- November 12, 2015
My Kids Are the Best Medicine

Dealing with cancer is difficult. But when you have cancer and young children, it is very difficult. My two young children have been the best medicine for me while I battle breast cancer
- mom-101
- October 19, 2015
‘Twas the Night Before My Mastectomy

What do you say to your breasts the night before your mastectomy? You write a poem and bid them farewell!
- family-life
- October 14, 2015
Stylish Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It's October and it's Breast Cancer Awareness month. We've all been affected by the cancer in some way, it may have changed the life of a family member, a friend, a co-worker or a neighbour.
- family-life
- September 30, 2015
Support for Cancer Treatment During Pregnancy

Research published in a medical journal offers support for cancer treatment during pregnancy
- mom-101
- September 18, 2015
Grief Never Ends. It Just Diminishes

Each year the grief of my mom's passing may diminish but it will never go away.
- mom-101
- August 19, 2015
Dealing with Cancer Isn’t Just Dealing with Cancer

When you get a cancer diagnosis you aren't just dealing with the cancer. Sadly, there are so many other issues that you have to deal with and I have learned this the hard way.
- health
- December 10, 2016
Dealing With Cancer #personal

I sat on the edge of the table, legs spread as wide as they could go. The doctor's head between them, I felt ridiculous, embarrassed, uncomfortable and scared.
- mom-101
- June 29, 2015
I Went on my First Cancer Date

I went on my first ever cancer date and it was great!
- mom-101
- June 15, 2015
Stolen Moments

Cancer has stolen moments away from me with my kids. When you have cancer you don't suffer from FOMO. You just miss out.
- mom-101
- May 25, 2015
Explaining Cancer to a Toddler

There is no right way to explain to your toddler that mommy has cancer. This is what worked for me and my daughters response made it all better
- family-life
- April 3, 2015
Angelina Jolie Removes Ovaries After Cancer Scare

In a piece written for The New York Times, Angelina Jolie revealed how she underwent preventative surgery last week -- getting her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in hopes to reduce her...
- mom-101
- April 2, 2015
When Life Hands You Cancer

At 33, I never thought I would be dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
- mom-101
- March 17, 2015
His Heart

Tweet The smell of the wet soil was coming in through a draft in our bedroom window. I pulled the comforter over my shoulder and firmly pressed the side of my face against his chest and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for
- mom-101
- March 4, 2015
The Blue Rockets

Tweet *Lara may not be the strongest skater on our team but there is a certain spark paired with a gentle sweetness that she brings on the ice that was clearly lost when she stopped... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for f
- family-life
- February 4, 2015
The 10 Minutes That Could Lower Your Cancer Risk

It's not much fun to contemplate our risks for cancer. If you've lost a family member to any form of the disease, the thought may be doubly frightening.
- mom-101
- February 2, 2015
A Letter

Dear Cancer Care Ontario,
- mom-101
- October 9, 2014
Breast Cancer: Everyone Has a Story

“Yes, that first morning after that life altering diagnosis, when we get up and put one foot in front of the other and begin our first official day as someone with breast cancer, we become Survivors
- family-life
- October 8, 2014
Supporting Breast Cancer Patients Where it Matters

Note from Heather – I have some fantastic friends who are a huge part of my hive. My community. From time to time I'll ask them to share their voices in The Hive.
- health
- February 28, 2017
How to Perform a Self Breast Exam

October is breast cancer awareness month. Here is what you need to feel and look for—and how to do it correctly.
- mom-101
- September 17, 2014
A Year Ago Today My Life Changed Forever

Lovingly remembering my mom and her impact on my life
- mom-101
- August 28, 2014
Running For a Cure

This post was generously sponsored by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, but the opinions and images are my own. For more information, visit www.CIBCrunforthecure.com
- mom-101
- August 1, 2014
One New Thing: Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Ugh, breast cancer, amirite? It's sort of like a terrible sitcom in that no one can find a redeeming quality about it anywhere. But unlike Hollywood bigwigs who continue to give life
- family-life
- June 2, 2014
7 Tips To Be #SunSafe Regardless Of Skin Tone

May is shaping up to be one heck of a busy month for awareness campaigns! Not only is May National Speech & Hearing Awareness Month, the 30 X 30 Nature Challenge and Mental Health week
- mom-101
- May 14, 2014
Let’s Keep The Rose Coloured Glassed On!

Recently, I was asked by someone at the Ride To Conquer Cancer to write a piece on why I'm riding this year. This is that piece. It wasn't used where we had hoped...but I wanted to share it with you...
- safety
- April 26, 2016
5 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Liver

The liver is one of your hardest working body parts. Learn to take care of it.
- food
- October 28, 2013
Cook for the Cure

Cook for the Cure, Sure!…But Which Foods? By Theresa Albert, founder of www.myfriendinfood.com Helping others has proven to be one of the key ways to relieve stress and create happiness
- mom-101
- October 5, 2013
Acts 20:35

This is my motto for the month... to follow this and do as much as I can for others who are struggling for one reason or another
- mom-101
- September 16, 2013
Ready to Row

Rowing for a cause
- mom-101
- September 11, 2013
A Daughter’s Letter to Breast Cancer

When you showed up at my mom's door in September 2012
- mom-101
- August 29, 2013
Top 10 Benefits of Green Tea

Have you ever had it? It's tasty and very good for you
- mom-101
- June 7, 2013
A Letter to All Cigarette Smokers

Dear Cigarette Smoker, Ok, here's the deal.
- family-life
- October 28, 2012
The Charlie Brown story that helped me explain CANCER to our kids. | A Vision For Our Kids

I write to you today from my treadmill where I am attempting to walk off some anxiety and to make sense of why cancer exists.
- mom-101
- October 2, 2012
Walk Don’t Run. Or Run. Do What Works For You.

One thing I know I don't do well? Committing to and continuing with an exercise or fitness routine.
- mom-101
- March 25, 2012
Superwoman

Though you don't knowher and you may never meet her, today is her 60thbirthday; far too young and too healthy for the likes of cancer.Camping, sleep-overs, always there with a joke; wiping tears of laughter from her cheeks,as she attempts to get to the
- mom-101
- March 9, 2012
When it rains, it pours.

I received some pretty heavy news tonight. If you have been reading this blog for a while you know about the double battle my family is fighting against cancer.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
In a Flash

We worry about their diets and the amount of sleep they get.
- food
- February 6, 2012
Mesmerized Mondays

This week's roundup of things that got me excited, creative, organized, moved, etc.