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“25 years later, I’m living proof that Conquering Cancer is possible!” - Heather
Heather got her first diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) when she was 24. She immediately thought she would need chemotherapy and treatments for the rest of her life — but she was wrong.
A few years into her cancer journey, two major events changed the course of her life. First, Heather met her now husband, Jeff, and then, her medical care was transferred to The Princess Margaret, a world-renowned centre solely dedicated to fighting cancer. Both Jeff and the incredible doctors and staff at The Princess Margaret supported Heather throughout all the highs and lows.
Thanks to advancements in research and treatment at The Princess Margaret, Heather’s health improved. She and Jeff welcomed their son, Nate, in 2006.
Heather
Cancer Survivor
25 years later, I’m living proof that Conquering Cancer is possible!
Over the 17-years of Nate’s life, Heather Conquered Cancer twice.
One of the first and biggest challenges was finding Heather a match for a bone marrow transplant — the long-term treatment for leukemia. Luckily, The Princess Margaret found Heather a donor and performed the transplant, which left Heather with no evidence of the disease.
Sadly, 10 years later, Heather received a second diagnosis: esophageal cancer. In just over a year and a half, the doctors and staff supported Heather and her family again and saved her life.
Today, Heather is cancer-free and she is so thankful to be celebrating her son Nate’s high school graduation this spring. Her journey illustrates how your support helps The Princess Margaret fund breakthrough research, innovative treatments, and world-class cancer care. Every donation helps give patients more tomorrows.
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