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Previvor Warriors Living Beyond Risk This Page is to goal is to provide support to Cancer previviors and to hear others cancer battle stories.

A Previvor Warrior is someone who has an elevated predisposition to being diagnosed with cancer due to a risk running through their family, and has opted to undergo prophylactic treatment as a preventative measure. This treatment may include a mastectomy, with or without reconstruction, hormonal therapy or a combination of the two. Empowering Prevention and Embracing Life! My Cancer Battle started in my late 20s based on my family immediate family cancer history I was referred to a Genetics Counsellor by my family Doctor. Once I turned 30 I was diagnosed with high risk for breast cancer and enrolled in the high risk breast cancer screening program in Ontario. Which entailed a MRI and mammogram every 6 months for the rest of my life. Well this got old fast, I recall being in the high risk screening program for about 4-5 years, when Doctors discovered abnormal growths and lymphs nodes, which warranted a follow up utrasound and a biopsy. Which at the time was negative, but thats when my mind switch to "not if I will get Cancer to when". My next round of test showed the same abnormal growth, and warranted another ultrasound to investigate further. At this time in my life my mother breast cancer returned and my father just had died of colon cancer. I was JUST in the same waiting room with him for his scans, now I am in the same waiting room, waiting, waiting for my cancer diagnose. No, nope, not going to happen, I was DONE. With the advise from my medical team, on August 14, 2017, at the age of 35, (on my predeceased Grandmothers birthday, whom also had Breast Cancer) I underwent a prophylactic bilateral skin-sparing nipple-saving double mastectomy and reconstruction. Breast Cancer does not define my future, I DO! I won my battle with Breast Cancer, please tell me yours!

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09/15/2026

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What a fabulous and unforgettable time at the IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival in Aix-Les-Bains, FRANCE šŸ’—šŸ‰šŸŒI had the incredibl...
08/31/2026

What a fabulous and unforgettable time at the IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival in Aix-Les-Bains, FRANCE šŸ’—šŸ‰šŸŒ

I had the incredible opportunity to race twice with Supporter Team #7 and meet so many amazing paddlers and teams from around the world. The energy, friendships, strength and shared spirit of this international festival were truly inspiring.

Iā€™m so grateful for every moment, every connection and every stroke on the water. These are memories I will treasure forever! Paddles up! šŸ’•

https://c.org/dj8Zr9prpP
08/31/2026

https://c.org/dj8Zr9prpP

Recognizing High-Risk Diagnoses in the ā€˜Breast Cancer Paddlerā€™ Definition

The IBCPC festivities commence! I hope to raise awareness of previvors and their stories while supporting my amazing tea...
08/27/2026

The IBCPC festivities commence! I hope to raise awareness of previvors and their stories while supporting my amazing team, Chestmates Kingston! šŸ©·šŸ‰

Paddlers Abreast Canada

šŸ’— A day filled with hope, laughter, and purpose. šŸ’—Today I had the privilege of taking part in the Rose of Hope Golf Tou...
07/29/2026

šŸ’— A day filled with hope, laughter, and purpose. šŸ’—

Today I had the privilege of taking part in the Rose of Hope Golf Tournament in support of womenā€™s cancer care through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation.

As a previvor, I know that cancer care isnā€™t only about treatmentā€”itā€™s also about prevention, early detection, research, and giving people the chance to avoid cancer altogether.

Together, we raised an incredible $390,000 to support womenā€™s cancer care, research, and hope for the future.

Thank you to everyone who organized, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and participated. Together, we celebrate survivors, support those in treatment, honour those weā€™ve lost, and continue advocating for those living with inherited risk.

šŸ’— Hope includes prevention. Prevention saves lives. šŸ’—

Iā€™ve learned that previvors will not be included as a topic at IBCPC Congress in France 2026. Iā€™m disappointed, as I bel...
06/18/2026

Iā€™ve learned that previvors will not be included as a topic at IBCPC Congress in France 2026. Iā€™m disappointed, as I believe prevention and proactive, life-saving choices deserve recognition and meaningful discussion and inclusion!

But this is not the end of the conversation, itā€™s the beginning ā€”itā€™s simply another step in the journey.

I will still be in France with our amazing team as assistant coach, and will continue to advocate for awareness, inclusion, and change. šŸ’— Chestmates Kingston

And we are Ready-Ready for our early morning France practices Lets-Go!Tim Hortons

https://gofund.me/1e89f4562
05/27/2026

https://gofund.me/1e89f4562

I am reaching out to my family, friends, and community for supportā€¦ Sarah Young needs your support for Help Sarah Raise Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness

04/18/2026

IBCPC Previvor update
90% are against - 10% for - not strong enough to bring to Congress 2026. I would like to see the raw data and teams polled šŸ‰

Itā€™s been a year since itā€™s release ! Xoxo Paddles up!
04/07/2026

Itā€™s been a year since itā€™s release ! Xoxo
Paddles up!

This documentary dives into the personal stories of previvors, showcasing their resilience and the therapeutic nature of dragon boating. Despite their streng...

ā€œKeep the conversation goingā€¦ shout it from the rooftopsā€- When survivors speak, we carry it forward.This is about conne...
03/23/2026

ā€œKeep the conversation goingā€¦ shout it from the rooftopsā€- When survivors speak, we carry it forward.

This is about connection.
This is about support.
This is about making space for every womanā€”before, during, and beyond diagnosis.

Letā€™s keep the conversation going. šŸ’•
Paddlers Abreast Canada International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission

Breast cancer previvors are those who have a known higher risk for the disease due to harmful genetic changes or family history but have not been diagnosed w...

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