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Portrait of Debbie

Debbie

Diagnosed with Stage 3 Locally Advanced Breast Cancer in October 2016

"When going through treatment, I felt like a symbol of breast cancer: the bald head, the pale skin. And then the treatment ended, but the journey didn’t end there. It’s always with me, even though my hair has grown back and it looks like things are back to normal. My experience with breast cancer still shapes who I am every day."

Debbie's Gallery

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sunnybrook patients are providing an intimate look inside their experiences with breast cancer. Take a glimpse inside Debbie's experience below.