The Toronto Star featured an article today entitled “Survival rate for childhood cancers at an all-time high, but can come at a price”. Click to read the article here.
May 4, 2010
by Amy Mathers
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Tag Archives: self esteem
January 12, 2009
by Amy Mathers
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New Fashions for the Chronically Ill
In my life, I’ve only had one item of clothing that described any part of my medical experiences. It was a green t-shirt, with a picture of a caterpillar and a butterfly that read: “A new liver… a new life.” … Continue reading
January 2, 2009
by Amy Mathers
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The Spaces of My Life
New Years is a time when people often consider where they’ve been, where they’re going, and all of the things they would like to change about themselves. I confess, I am no different. Although I rarely come up with a … Continue reading
June 13, 2008
by Amy Mathers
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Mine’s a 1982 Camaro Iron Duke, What’s Yours?
In Return to Me, one of my favourite movies, there’s a scene where Grace, the main character, finds out Joe, her best friend Megan’s husband, has invited over a blind date for her. The recent recipient of a heart transplant … Continue reading
May 16, 2008
by Amy Mathers
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Peeling the Onion
When my friend recommended the book Peeling the Onion by Wendy Orr as an answer to some of the questions I’ve been asking myself, I scoffed at her. How could a book about a young woman who finds herself suddenly … Continue reading