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Hi Thanks so very much for reaching out. This has all been a bit overwhelming even though it appears I may have been caught ...

You're welcome! It's a new site - just launched October 2025, so will likely gain popularity soon as we spread the word. A lady ...

@sherrygroenendyk it's good you've found something that works for you...and it costs nothing, right?! No gym membership ...

@sherrygroenendyk thanks. You made me curious so I poked around my Peloton App and there you go...there's a section to track ...

@brendalee .... all in good time as they say right.

Hi JJS, I found trying to navigate the medical system daunting in the beginning. Once I was diagnosed with OC by an internist ...

I have to walk every day. It's the only thing that helps manage my anxiety. I have a lot of anxiety and I'm taking citalopram, ...

@Alwayslearning . I have an Apple Watch that I keep track of my activities on So when I go for a walk, I said it on Outdoor ...

Just had a call from the clinic, my doctor has been called to a big surgery on Thursday, so my appt is moved to Jan 8th. He apologized. ...

@JJS refer to gyne onco thru VGH first, I believe there are 2 clinics one deals with colposcopy stuff( don't mind my spelling). ...

My first go round with chemo I felt pretty good after about 5 days and would be walking around the lake, doing exercise class ...

Hello Everyone! Thank you kindly! Will absolutely look into these resources -- super kind! So appreciate everyone's help. ...

@lbarr72 doing anything related to moving gets your body moving in ways you don't always realize (bending, pulling, ...

Hello Liz! Thank you kindly! We have reached out to Dr. Genevieve-Fortin. So appreciate your help. Warmly, Jennife ...

@brendalee you need to do whatever you can as you recover from your chemo. I used to read about how many people were out walking ...

@melissa I completely and utterly understand trying to be consistent and self motivated. I have a home gym with all the equipment ...

@sherrygroenendyk I hope you found the perfect tree after a four hour hike 😁🌲 Good for you on all your activity this ...

Hi @JJS I apologize as I posted my response to the other thread you were on and just saw this one. So I'm copying below ...

@Liz well done this week and snowshoeing. That's very cool!! We go to the Fern Resort in Orillia each year and that's when I ...

Hi @JJS I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis and the challenges you are having with your medical team. While I not an expert ...

Hi JJS I am in Ontario and I see an amazing Gyne/Onc at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. Her name is Dr. Genevieve-Fortin. ...

I am not up to 97 km of hiking, but I do keep active each day. I am still packing, sorting and moving items for my old friend, ...

This is super helpful! Thank you! Yes, I have both a GP and a gynecologist in Vancouver but they both seem totally disconnected ...

So sorry to hear about that Achilles tendon. Be gentle with yourself. I managed some strength trading and Pilates classes last ...

@JJS , 'hello, a few questions….1) who did the biopsy? Could they not refer you to the proper gyne onco? 2) do you have a ...

Very impressive Sherry!

Yes Alwayslearning, that is my girl Ember. She is turning 3 in February. She started sleeping beside my bed after I became ill ...

4 hours of hiking also makes my eyes bug out....however, I'm not a hiker! when I'm doing well, I like going around the "lake" ...

Hello ladies, I've been a bit of a slacker in the exercise department the past two weeks. Last week I managed to get 39,000 ...

Good morning, I'm a day late checking in. Had a busy day yesterday with a four hour hike and then tromping through the bush looking ...

Thanks so much for your message. I am in BC, but currently moving back to Ontario as our home is in Toronto and I would like ...

Hi @ColleenNK just checking in to see how you are doing? Not sure if you have been having appointments and gathering ...

Hi @JJS I'm not sure if this is your first post in the forum however if it is, welcome. You've found a great source of inspiration ...

@jbirch thank you for your post and question. I don't have any personal experience on this topic however if you haven't already ...

@GloHo thank you for responding. I was actually going to tag you as I figured you might have some insight. Appreciate you sh ...

@brendalee ahhh Dead Bugs. I know them well. Also I completely know the exercise you are mentioning although I too have no idea ...

@LeslieA well done plus the 3km dog walks. It's all great movement for the body. Sorry to hear about the Achilles tendons. It's ...

@GoldenDaisy nicely done! Lots of variety in there. I agree, cold outside can certainly be demotivating. 🥶 Maybe target for ...

@jbirch Hi. My understanding is that the pleurodesis procedure is a permanent solution for recurring pleural effusions. I ...

Hello Colleen, With you in spirit as my (adoptive) mother also had ovarian cancer. Just wondering if you have any tips, ...

Hello! Does anyone have good oncology gynecologist recommendations for Ontario or BC? Recently received biopsy results ...

Always Learning: Dead Bug is easier on the back. Also a really easy one that actually works the stomach muscles is lie on your ...

I managed to get to 2 strength training classes and 1 Zumba class this week. I walked a lot around Victoria on Tuesday and logged ...

This week was decent for me! Weights and yoga, my swim practice and lots of steps working at a meet. I still need to get into ...

Happy end of week folks. Just checking in to see how everyone did against their exercise goals this week. I managed to ...

@Tanja always great to hear of new research. A cure is out there. I'm sure of it. Thanks for sharing. #Clinicaltrialsandr ...

Hi - thanks so much - I'll check that Facebook group out. Best, Jill

@Alwayslearning . Such a fun age to enjoy the magic of Christmas! It's awesome watching the world thru little eyes🩵. ...

@jbirch hi, I don't have any experience with this procedure but I have read about it through some ladies on a Facebook ...

with respect to the mouth and getting thrush (everything coated in white) and possibly mouth sores - teva nystatin worked well. ...