In just five days, I’ll be heading into surgery to remove my cancer. PIMA (pain in my ass), my tumor has shrunk to just under 3 cm, but because she’s less than 1 cm from the anus, my surgeon won’t know until he’s in there if I’ll be able to have a reconnection that will…
During my cancer journey since being diagnosed in August 2024, I’ve never been so aware of my privilege, so grateful for being Canadian and more so being Manitoban. While dealing with the emotional, mental and physical challenges of this disease, going through radiation, chemotherapy and now a life altering surgery, the one thing I haven’t…
Reading Dead Mom Walking by Rachel Marlow felt like looking into a mirror I had been avoiding. As someone battling stage 3 rectal cancer, I am facing the very surgery Rachel’s mother, Elaine, refused. Like her, I have struggled with fear—the fear of losing control, my dignity, and the life I once knew. The thought…
Women are taught from a young age how to check for breast cancer. We openly discuss mammograms, lumps, and mastectomies. Cancer awareness has come a long way. But you know what’s still off-limits? Butt cancer.Bowel habits, gas, hemorrhoids, stool changes, shoving cameras up our butts—it’s embarrassing. No one wants to talk about it. Not even…
Very few want to call themselves or be considered – a salesperson. The negative connotations and visions of late night infomercials and cold calls haunt us all but yet no matter how much we want to deny it – that is what we are, every single one of us. We are all in the business…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the shift towards remote and hybrid models has become a necessity for many industries. While certain sectors, like hospitality, personal grooming, and various trades, require in-person engagement, there is still ample room for optimizing the benefits of remote work. Embracing this change requires employers to foster…