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Farla Efros: Celebrating Strength and Resilience During National Cancer Survivors Month
Farla Efros, ICRF supporter and volunteer, was just 51 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was 2023, and what followed was a relentless series of challenges: chemotherapy, targeted immunotherapy, a double mastectomy, and surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. At the same time, she endured unimaginable personal loss, grieving…
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Pam Albert: Woman of Action Faces Cancer With Strength
A mother of three and grandmother of four, Pam Albert is a busy woman. She loves to swim laps and go to dance class—ballet and gaga are her favourite. She enjoys hiking, cycling and teaching her grandchildren how to swim. She’s also a consultant who specializes in working with nonprofit organizations. But five years ago,…
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From Cancer Survivor to Future Cancer Physician
From patient to physician, Amanda Kauffman’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and full-circle impact. At age 17, she was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. While her friends completed their Grade 12 year, Amanda underwent intensive treatment at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. A competitive figure skater at the time of her diagnosis, she was…
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