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Aurilla Ripley

The way to her heart: Aurilla Ripley’s story

As Aurilla Ripley prepared for her day, she felt a small, hard lump in her breast. A wave of fear washed over her; her mind started racing with all the chilling possibilities. The next thing she knew

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Colleen Kelly

Side-effects of surviving cancer: Colleen Kelly’s story

My journey began when I noticed a small lump on my neck in 2012. I underwent the whole ritual: biopsies, MRIs, CT scans. Antibiotics made it go away, leading my doctors to believe it wasn’t cancerous

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Helen Heath

The best of humanity: Helen Heath’s Story

Sometime during 2016, I discovered a lump in my neck, behind my right ear. It didn’t seem to be growing and it wasn’t causing me any discomfort. Plus, at the time, I was still working and life was

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Auxiliary 100th Celebration

Celebrating a Century of Impact - LHSC Auxiliary's 100th Anniversary

A century ago, the LHSC Auxiliary embarked on its journey of dedication and service within London Health Sciences Centre. 100 years later, they still stand as a testament to the unwavering commitment

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Dave Ridley

A Lethal Game of Hide-and-Seek: Dave Rigley’s Story

Dave Rigley lies awake—each tick of the clock echoes louder. According to scan after scan, he was perfectly healthy. Yet, he knows it’s there. Growing. Festering. And if he waits long enough, it will

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Shannon Kadar

From Adversity to Advocacy: Shannon Kadar’s story

At 40 years old, Shannon Kadar was living her dream. She was married to her high school sweetheart, she had three happy sons, and a fulfilling career. Then she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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Jessica Wright

Never say die: Jessica Wright's story

39-year-old Jessica Wright has battled various illnesses her whole life and during adulthood, she faced an unprecedented diagnosis of clear cell odontogenic carcinoma in her lungs. Her only treatment option was experimental radiation at the Gerald C. Baines Centre for Translational Cancer Research where she met Dr. Pencilla Lang. Jessica’s treatment was successful and she is deeply appreciative of the Baines Centre for giving her a second chance at life.

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VFCC

Unprecedented $20 Million Gift to Transform Cancer Care for Patients at LHSC Marks Largest Gift Ever to Hospital Foundation in Southwestern Ontario’s History

In a poignant act of philanthropy, the late Archie Verspeeten, a distinguished figure in the trucking industry and a fervent champion for cancer research, has donated an extraordinary $20 million

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Alison Allan

You make a difference: Celebrating 25 Years of the Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Unit (BCC-TRU)

Join us on a brief journey through the remarkable timeline of the Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Unit (BCC-TRU), highlighting the groundbreaking discoveries and extraordinary dedication