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Foundation
April 5, 2015
Hi Everyone, Thank you to all of those who came out yesterday to Carley’s Celebration of life. It was truly phenomenal to see all of the people who Carley had an impact on. Its truly Read More
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March 31, 2015
Hi Everyone, It’s guest bloggers Riley (Carley’s Big Sister) and John (Carley’s Boyfriend). This time my guest blog is not one that anyone is going to want to read. After a hard Read More
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Chemo Week 2!
March 9, 2015
so here we are! Week 2 of the safe chemo! im feeling good and excited for this week to get going. I am also doing hyperthermia treatments on the days i get chemo, so were doing a lot of things right Read More
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Done chemo day one!
February 24, 2015
its crazy to think that every time we said we wouldn’t do more chemo we jus end up doing more chemo. This is a different kind of chemotherapy and is administered through natureopaths. It is Read More
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New Carley’s Angels Member
February 22, 2015
My Uncle Bruce has decided to join us in the ride this june! Such a big commitment since Him and his family all live in BC. So excited to welcome Uncle Bruce onto the team! Congratulations to Read More
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New Treatment Update
February 21, 2015
As I promised I would be giving the results of my surgery. I’m sorry this has taken me so long but the recovery from surgery really was a challenge this time! I thought it would be a simple Read More
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Day 3
February 4, 2015
Hey everyone sorry i havent been blogging much, here is a link to the instagram account ive been posting a lot of my updates on! http://instagram.com/carleysangels/ Late Sunday night my arm really Read More
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Home!
January 29, 2015
I am officially home from Florida… unfortunately. In ways i am happy to be home, I missed my family and home but i did not miss the cold Canadian Winter hahha. The weather down there was Read More
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Florida!
January 23, 2015
My dad tobi and I arrived in Florida and it’s been nothing but sunshine since!! The weather has been incredible and we have been on the beach since the moment we got off the plane! The moist Read More
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Done Radiation 3.0
January 21, 2015
Finally done radiation for the third time!! My arm has increasingly developed more pain over the time period of radiation but we’ve been told that’s a good sign! And it will start to feel Read More
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Human Cover!
January 15, 2015
Here it is!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rOwMjt_p70&feature=youtu.beRead More
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CT Scan Results
January 11, 2015
I Hate making posts about bad news but it’s bound to happen sometimes. We got a call from my doctor the other day to inform us that the CT scan showed a spot in my left arm. Meaning my Cancer Read More
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Boxing!
January 3, 2015
Finally had the energy to try out my boxing gloves and give the bag a few hits!Read More
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Happy New Year!
January 2, 2015
Happy New year everyone!! cant believe 2014 is over already but i am ready for the new year, and ready to say goodbye to cancer once and for all! 2013 was the year everything changed. I fought Read More
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Updates
December 29, 2014
Hey everyone! So i promised everyone an update on my heath, and here it is! I have been feeling much better these days compared to the last couple months. I have lost a TON of weight so my Read More
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Tobi
December 22, 2014
Hey everyone! I know it’s been a really long time since I’ve blogged but I have an explanation! Things have gotten very busy in the Allison household! For starters….. I GOT A PUPPY! Read More
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Ride to Conquer Cancer!
November 28, 2014
My Personal Page http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Toronto2015?px=3769631&pg=personal&fr_id=1523 Team Page Read More
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Home <3
November 26, 2014
Its been so nice to be home and see my family! That was one of the longest times ive spent away from home and since my family is so close it was really hard. But im home now and i could not be more Read More
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Some sort of Incredible
November 23, 2014
Throughout my time in Florida i learned a lot. From attending lectures, to meeting so many amazing people from all over the world, I have also learned a tremendous amount about myself. I feel like I Read More
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Graduation
November 22, 2014
Today was finally our graduation! It was so inspiring to watch everyone get on stage and speak about their experiences here at Hippocrates! One woman got on stage and was speaking very highly of her Read More
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Instagram! “Dying to be me”
November 20, 2014
Hey everyone! I have created an Instagram account to record my journey and raise awareness toward cancer! It’s called “dyingtobeme” I just started it so there’s not much to it Read More
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Home soon!
November 19, 2014
Coming home in 3 days!! I am so excited to be coming home to my family and friends in a few days! But i will be sad to leave this place (and i wouldnt have said that at this time last week). I am Read More
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“Be the Cancer”
November 19, 2014
Today I had an appointment with the therapist here at HHI. Everyone here has 2 complimentary appointments with the therapist, and today i had my second session. We started off taking about nonsense, Read More
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Awesome Quote
November 18, 2014
My mom bought me a shirt from the store here a few days ago and the message on the inside of the shirt was amazing! “Strong Woman, may we knw them, may we raise them, may we be them.”Read More
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Good Day!
November 17, 2014
Today started off a bit diffefrent then most days. I had to wake up before 8 (I know so early) to have blood taken to see if im able to have some vitamin C through IV. It was weird setting my alarm Read More
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Leafs VS Chicago
November 16, 2014
soooo I realized i never made a blog about the saturday night NHL game i got to sing at! Im pretty much at a loss for words every time someone asks me what it was like because i couldn’t Read More
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Our Last Week!
November 16, 2014
can’t believe i have already reached my last week of this journey. It hasnt been easy but i know i have gotten through the hardest part. Today i finally had enough energy to go to the gym! I Read More
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interesting Week
November 16, 2014
this past week here at Hipocrates has been very interesting. It started off pretty well. I was up and doing things everyday and really taking advantage of my time here. But then i ran into a problem. Read More
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Brights days ahead
November 8, 2014
I have not had the easiest of weeks. When I got to Hippocrates I was motivated to embrace the new lifestyle, but it wasn’t until i understood what it actually entails until I started having Read More
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Hippocrates
November 4, 2014
Yesterday I landed in Florida to start my journey on becoming raw vegan and killing my cancer!! My mom and I are participating in a 3 week program at Hippocrates. Hippocrates is an institution people Read More
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Puck Cancer National Anthem
October 26, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE5I17nlNskRead More
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Puck Cancer
October 25, 2014
Yesterday was an amazing day! For one it was amazing because I woke up and felt good!! But yesterday was amazing mostly because it was the PUCK CANCER event! The queens men’s hockey team played Read More
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Done Radiation!
October 21, 2014
Hey everyone! sorry i haven’t posted in a long time i haven’t been feeling so well. Last week was not a good week for me, i barely got out of bed. Things are starting to get better and i Read More
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News Articles
October 1, 2014
http://metronews.ca/sports/1168498/toronto-teen-carley-allison-who-is-battling-cancer-sings-o-canada-at-acc-for-leafs-game/ Read More
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Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
October 1, 2014
This past Saturday i sang the national anthem for the PMH Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer tournament. It was so incredible to be sharing the stage with so many hockey legends, while being able to Read More
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Leafs game!
September 29, 2014
Had an amazing time tonight at the game! Sang the Canadian anthem and got to hang out with Dion!Read More
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News Article
September 22, 2014
I realized that i never posted the link to the most recent article! done about 3 weeks ago! http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/1142303/teen-singer-carley-allison-again-battles-rare-form-of-cancer/ <3Read More
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Getting things under control!
September 20, 2014
Today i met with an academic advisor to talk about what my options where regarding courses, since i have already, and will be missing lots of school. We decided that best option for me would be to Read More
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Back home!
September 16, 2014
Last night i came home from Kingston for a doctors appointment this morning. The appointment was with our oncologist to assess my fever and cold. I have been feeling much better over the last few Read More
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Chemo Bomb?
September 13, 2014
While speaking with the doctor in Boston he said something that caught my attention. He explained chemo like it was a “bomb” and its used to kill anything and everything inside of you to Read More
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crazy week
September 11, 2014
Its officially been 7 days that i’ve had a fever over 38 Celsius. I stayed at Queens untill last Sunday morning when my fever reached over 40 Celsius and i had to come home. I am thankfully Read More
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24 Hours later..
September 1, 2014
Yesterday at 3:00 my family and i was finished moving me into my room at queens, and they headed back to Toronto. Last night in the middle of the night i started feeling some pain in my chest. I woke Read More
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Chemo 2.0
August 29, 2014
Today i started taking the chemotherapy pills. I only took them an hour ago so i havent felt any side effects yet. It was a very strange feeling taking chemo from a bottle in pill form. All day long Read More
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Unexpected CT Scan results
August 27, 2014
Today I met with my medical oncologist to discuss the results of my ct scan. I have been diagnosed with clear cell sarcoma in my lungs. My cancer had spread from my neck to my lungs. I will be taking Read More
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Ride to Conquer Cancer + CT Scan
August 24, 2014
Hey everyone! Its almost time to start fundraising for this years Ride to Conquer Cancer! This year we have developed a team called “Carley’s Angel’s” ! Anyone who would like Read More
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Darling recording!
July 31, 2014
Here is the recording for my song darling! Enjoy! https://m.soundcloud.com/carley-elle-allison/01-darlingRead More
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Concert for Carley Success!
July 18, 2014
Thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday to Concert for Carley! The rain held off and we had a great day! Thinking back to Concert for Carley 2013, its amazing to think that just one year ago my Read More
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Concert for Carley
July 14, 2014
Tomorrow is the big day! Concert starts at 4:00pm and runs until 7:00! The Park is located at 220 Davisville Avenue! (June Rowalnd’s Park) We can wait to see everyone tomorrow! Thanks in Read More
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One Year since “Success in the OR”
July 3, 2014
one year ago today my sister wrote this wonderful post – Hi Carley lovers, Guest blogger here, Riley, Carleys big sister <3 I have the most wonderful news to share with everyone who has been Read More
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PMH Event! -Darling-
July 1, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS5IBftl7LwRead More
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PMH Event!
June 26, 2014
I wanted to give a big thank you to everyone who came to the event at PMH last wednesday. I was such a great feeling to have all of you gathered to celebrate and honour my wonderful doctors and Read More
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Concert for Carley 2014!
June 24, 2014
Hey everyone! This year we will be having our second annual Concert for Carley! It will be held at the apple tree markets June Rowlings park location on July 15th! The concert will be held from 4-7! Read More
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Ride to Conquer Cancer National Anthem!
June 9, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k7f3JigwSc Such an honour to be a part of this incredible weekend! although my voice isnt the way it used to be and im still trying to get used to it, i was happy i Read More
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Ride to Conquer Cancer!
June 7, 2014
This morning I sang the national anthem in the opening ceremonies for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. I had such an amazing time and i met so many inspirational people. Last night me, my dad, and sister Read More
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Morning show interview
June 5, 2014
http://globalnews.ca/video/1373172/carley-allison Read More
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Global Morning Show!
June 4, 2014
Hey everyone, Tomorrow morning me and my surgeon Dr. G are going to be speaking on the global morning show! I will also be performing my new song! Let will be on at 7:20! Xo CarleyRead More
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Ride to conquer cancer garage sale!
May 31, 2014
This morning we are holding a garage sale to raise money for the ride to conquer cancer that my parents will be riding in next weekend! I will also be singing the national anthem at the start like of Read More
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One year since chemo ended!
May 27, 2014
Today is teh one year mark since chemo ended! hard to believe that it has been a full year but the calendar does not lie! I can still remember the first fight of chemotherapy very clearly. I was Read More
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CTV
May 16, 2014
Hey everyone! I had an Interview this morning with CTV! it will air at 6:00pm tonight! xoxoRead More
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Guest Blog!
May 8, 2014
I wrote a guest blog for www.ihadcancer.ca a few weeks ago and it was published this week! heres the link! http://www.ihadcancer.com/h3-blog/05-08-2014/Goodbye-School-Uniform-Hello-Hospital-Gown Read More
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CT Scan Results!
May 7, 2014
Yesterday i got the results from my CT scan back and…. Cancer free!!! SOooo happy and excited to know that the scan show no evidence of reoccurrence as do they also show significant healing in Read More
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6 Month Check up!
May 5, 2014
Tomorrow i will be going to Princess Margaret to meet with my Oncologist to discuss the results of my CT scan. I had my scan about 2 weeks ago and i have been very anxious to see the results! As for Read More
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“Darling”
April 7, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idijtJXhPsA Hey guys. I wrote this song yesterday about my experiences this past year! i hope you all enjoy it <3Read More
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Such a great email
April 3, 2014
Such an uplifting email i got from one of our close family friends Michael Nadel! Thank you Amanda for being awesome! Its an amazing feeling to know that ive made an impact on peoples lives, even if Read More
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Speaking at Havergal
April 1, 2014
I had such a great time today speaking at Havergal today! such a wonderful group of girls. Thank you for having me!Read More
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New Cover!
March 29, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RwKoqkWNnc SO its officially been 5 months since i finished radiation and my voice is still slowly coming along! I am for sure being impatient with my progress but at Read More
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Updates!
March 20, 2014
Every week on Tuesday mornings i have been seeing a speech therapist to work on my voice. I defiantly have been seeing some improvements but its a slow process. I wouldn’t be able to make the Read More
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One year since chemo started!
March 7, 2014
I cant believe its been one year since we got that call saying a new pathology report came back and we are meeting with a sarcoma medical oncologist to discuss chemotherapy as an option. This exact Read More
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Thank you!
February 25, 2014
Thank you to the person that made this and sent it to my blog! I love it!! Read More
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Thyriod Medication change
February 15, 2014
Last week i met with the endocrinologist. After looking at the results of the Blood TSH, the doctors decided to change my dosage of Thyriod medication. I have been on the new medication for a week Read More
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Back at TGH
February 6, 2014
Today my dad and i went down to Toronto General Hospital for an appointment with the endocrinologist. Ive only really been to TGH for 2 other occasions, first being my tumor removal surgery, second Read More
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World Cancer Day!
February 5, 2014
Last night i was on my phone doing a few things and i saw a picture on Instagram from PMH (Princess Margaret Hospital). It mentioned that yesterday was World Cancer Day! What are the odds of being Read More
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ONE YEAR!
February 4, 2014
One year ago today I was diagnosed with cancer. My mom and i went to the hospital for a check up on the “hole in my lung.” After seeing the doctor she decided to admit me to the pediatric ward. Read More
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Almost 1 Year!
February 3, 2014
Tomorrow is the one year mark since i was diagnosed! I cannot believe that it has been a full year but i can definitely say it has been the most eventful year of my life. On this day last year i was Read More
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Sammy’s new cast
January 27, 2014
So we were back at Sick Kids today so sammy could have her cast removed, and have the pin taken out of her hand. It couldn’t have been comfortable for her but she was a trooper! The surgeon Read More
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More good news!
January 23, 2014
Today my parents and I met with my surgeon. We went over the results of the CT Scan and he sent a scope down my airway. He was so excited to see how well things were healing and how smooth the Read More
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CT Results!
January 22, 2014
Today i met with my oncologist to discuss the results of my CT scan. Before the doctor came in today a young lady came in and informed us that my doctor would be coming in shortly and we will be Read More
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Sammy!
January 21, 2014
As for Sammy.. shes doing great! the pain is tolerable now and she was back exercising in the gym yesterday. she will have a follow up appointment at sick kids in a week to check on her hand and Read More
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CT Scan
January 21, 2014
Last week I had a CT Scan to check how things were healing. Tomorrow we will see with the doctors to discuss the results of the scan. I am definitely looking forward to seeing all my doctors Read More
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Get better sam sam!
January 13, 2014
Friday afternoon my little sister Sammy was training for her Ski race Saturday Morning. She had a bad fall and broke a bone in her hand. She didn’t think she had broken her hand at the time so Read More
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Summertime Sadness Cover
January 4, 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfXNkt4q0_Y Hey guyss so this is the progress of my voice… i still sound like a boy but its getting better 🙂Read More
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January 2013- January 2014
January 2, 2014
I guess from January 2013- January 2014 it just looks like i got a haircut. Read More
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Happy New Year!
December 31, 2013
Its hard to believe its been one year since i started to feel sick. During the Holidays last year my family and I started to notice I was losing weight. It was such a great feeling this year at Read More
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Power of the Dream
December 13, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9sXcZZ8QjE This video is of my performance last night at the Olympic Dreams ice show. the file was too big so i had to cut it down a bit! ill try to upload the full Read More
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6 Week checkup!
December 4, 2013
Yesterday i had a 6 weeks post radiation follow up with my radiation oncologist, and today i had an appointment with my surgeon. Things are starting to get much better, but i have developed a brutal Read More
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6 Months since finishing chemo
November 28, 2013
Its officially been 6 months since i finished my last round of chemo. my doctor said it would take about 6 months for all the chemo to run through my body. i figured it had run though my body much Read More
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Olivia Wise
November 26, 2013
Olivia Wise Rest in peace Olivia. at times like this i realize how lucky i truly am. my heart goes out to Olivia and her family. Read More
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Sectionals!
November 10, 2013
Sectionals began on Friday night when i did my short program. As much as i said i didn’t expect anything out of myself, i definitely did. We finished the choreography for the short program much Read More
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Pictures from the WICC Breakfast
November 10, 2013
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WICC Breakfast
November 6, 2013
Its been almost 2 weeks since i finished Radiation. My doctors were defiantly right, it had to get worse before things got better. The last 2 weeks have not been my easiest but i am very excited for Read More
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Picture Timeline
October 25, 2013
the day we went to emergency The day i was diagnosed After the Tracheotomy The day i found out i needed chemotherapy First day of chemotherapy (shaving dads head) First time back on the ice since Read More
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150% CANCER FREE
October 23, 2013
10 months ago i was living my usual life, going to school, training, competing, singing, and of coarse worrying about grade 12 prom dress. 10 months ago, i had long blond hair and zero scars on my Read More
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11 Hours till I…
October 23, 2013
11 Hours till I’m done with treatment forever!Read More
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Be stronger than your excuses
October 21, 2013
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2 days to go!
October 21, 2013
im almost there! almost completed all 33 radiation treatments. Today i’m feeling pretty sick but i know i only have 2 left! Today we met with my Radiation Oncologist and i finally realized this Read More
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and the 3 day c…
October 20, 2013
and the 3 day count down begins! cant wait to tackle this week and be done with radiation forever! home stretch!Read More
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Radiation Week 6!
October 16, 2013
Half way through my last full week of radiation! this week was a little different because i had 2 treatments instead of one on Tuesday. Having one treatment is tiring enough but having 2 really Read More
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Radiation Week 5
October 9, 2013
Almost done week 5! after my treatment today, i only have 10 radiation days left! almost into the single digits. I was told that by this time in my treatment i would be in bed almost all done, Read More
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Enough hair styles to last me a life time!
October 3, 2013
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8 months gone by
October 2, 2013
8 Months since diagnosis 8 Months since Tracheotomy Surgery 7 months since i started Chemotherapy 5 Months since i finished Chemotherapy 3 months since the Operation 2 months since T- Tube Read More
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Radiation Week 4
October 1, 2013
16 out of 33 done! Just under half way and im feeling alright. Some things have changed though, my throat hasnt gotten worse but i have completely lost my taste. Last night after dinner i decided i Read More
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Radiation Week 3!
September 24, 2013
Half way through radiation week 3 and i’m still feeling good in general. I think after going through chemo, any other treatment is going to feel easy. Besides being a bit more tired then usual Read More
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Radiation Week 2
September 18, 2013
Half way through week 2 of radiation and i’m still feeling pretty good, although i have a killer sore throat. Ive been able to keep up with my day to day schedule every since i started Read More
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Radiation Day 2
September 10, 2013
I just finished my second day of radiation and i am still feeling good! The Radiation Therapy is much different then I thought it would be, although i didn’t really know what to expect to begin Read More
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Starting Radiation!
September 8, 2013
Tomorrow morning at 9:00am will be my first radiation treatment. I am nervous for treatment, yet extremely excited that i can finally see the finish line. Like i said before, the four steps of my Read More
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On My Own- Les Mis
August 28, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU9CYDY7y44 Hey everyone! this is a recording i did before i had my surgery! hope my voice is going to come back soon! xoRead More
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Updates!
August 24, 2013
Hey everyone! sorry i haven’t written in a while, i’ve been enjoying all the time i have feeling healthy before i start radiation. On July 16th a fundraiser was held in my name to Read More
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T -Tube gone!
July 26, 2013
Earlier this morning i had an hour long surgery to remove the T-Tube. It feels amazing to finally be free from tubes in my trachea, im defiently starting to feel more and more like myself again. Read More
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2 days to go!
July 23, 2013
In 2 days i will finally be getting the last tube out of my neck! I have had a tube in my trachea that acts as a stint since July 2nd and it will be removed Thursday morning! The tube has definitely Read More
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Concert for Carley !
July 15, 2013
A reminder to anyone who wants to come to the fundraiser “Concert for Carley!” it is Tuesday July 16th from 3-7pm! Located at the Apple Tree Market ( June Rowland’s Park, Davisvile Read More
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8 Days since Surgery!
July 11, 2013
Its been 8 days since the big operation and i am feeling great! Doctors said that everything is healing perfectly and quicker then they expected. i don’t think i have yet wrapped my head around Read More
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All Too Well (Taylor Swift Cover)
July 3, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJfVsSjNbMA Night before the big operation! So happy that my surgeon told me i will be back to sining in no time!Read More
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Success in The OR
July 2, 2013
Hi Carley lovers, Guest blogger here, Riley, Carleys big sister <3 I have the most wonderful news to share with everyone who has been supporting and following her story everyday! So for those of Read More
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Foolish Games Cover
July 2, 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=depTZKPrP7w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=depTZKPrP7wRead More
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Almost There!
July 1, 2013
Approaching my surgery im both excited and nervous. But one things I realized is that my experience has been identical to a 400m track race. As a pervious 400m track runner ive learned a few things Read More
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Congrats Gaby!
June 23, 2013
The day before our grade 12 graduation my friend Gaby got in an unfortunate accident and wasn’t able to attend. So we decided she deserved her own little graduation party! Thanks to Mr.Auld for Read More
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Surgery date
June 23, 2013
After meeting with my surgeon last week, the decision has been made that my operation will be on July 2nd. Although I am nervous for the operation, I am extremely excited to have this all in my past, Read More
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Color Me Rad
June 23, 2013
first color run in Toronto! 5km of color! Read More
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Graduation
June 17, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJohYgKMzB4Read More
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Thank you Ryan and Jason!
June 10, 2013
Last week my two cousins Ryan (Grade 5) and Jason ( Grade 3) held a bake sale at their elementary school to raise money for sick kids, raising over $1000. They are probably the most mature elementary Read More
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“Cuts for Carley”
June 3, 2013
My old Junior High School had a fundraiser today called “Cuts for Carley.” I was blown out of the water to see all the kids that wanted to cut their hair today. It was also great to see a Read More
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Day 1- Training for surgery
May 31, 2013
So its been 3 days since i finished my chemo and i’m already starting to feel a lot better. I went out on my walk this morning like i normally would but i was feeling a lot better and stronger Read More
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Finished my LAST round of chemo!
May 28, 2013
This morning i finished my 6th and final round of chemotherapy, and i could not be more excited. Step 1- Tracheotomy **Complete Step 2- chemotherapy ** Complete Step 3- Surgery Some days go by Read More
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May TwoFour long weekend
May 23, 2013
This past weekend my family and i went to our cottage in Minden ON. this was the first time i’ve been away from home since i got sick (excluding nights at the hospital of corse). I was a bit Read More
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Your guys are the best! love you so much
May 22, 2013
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ND Leadership Conference
May 16, 2013
Today i had the pleasure of attending and speaking at the Notre Dame leadership conference. It was such a wonderful experience and i met some amazing people. Read More
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Keeps me going everyday <3
May 14, 2013
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Its pretty hard to break a tradition
May 11, 2013
Tomorrow (Saturday) is the Granite Club fun Championships that i have competed in since i was a little kid. The only events i was signed up for were a father daughter dance, and similar pairs with my Read More
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Somethings never change
May 11, 2013
Skating moves off the ice, i think im missing skating a bit too much these days Read More
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New Plan
May 8, 2013
Yesterday and mom, dad and i went to Princess Margaret to find out if i am going to need more chemo therapy. going into this meeting i was hoping that i was going to have an operation to remove the Read More
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CNN Interview
May 6, 2013
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/06/health/allison-cancer-singer-irpt/?c=&page=0Read More
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Tired of being sick
May 6, 2013
These last few days have not been a piece of cake. Friday night my family and i went out for dinner and a movie. Half way through the movie i realized that i wasn’t really feeling well. When we Read More
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Thank You Skate Canada!
May 5, 2013
Thank you Skate Canada for your generous donation! means the world to me! Read More
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Quick midnight visit to Sick Kids
May 2, 2013
Last night before bed my mom and i were justing going through the routine of flushing my pic line (the central line in my arm). Every night before we flush the line, we need to check for blood Read More
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Thank you Alex! <3
April 29, 2013
I got home on Tuesday afternoon to a large package from Florida sitting on my Kitchen table. I couldn’t think of anyone who would be sending something from Florida. Curiously, i began to open Read More
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Chemo round 4 starts tomorrow!
April 23, 2013
Today is my last day before my next (and could be last) round of chemo so I’m trying to get everything done before i go back, knowing im not going to feel great when i get home. This round is Read More
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Leafs Game!
April 19, 2013
Thanks so much to Sick Kids for sending me and my dad to the Leafs game last night! Cant believe i got to meet Joffery Lupul and Andy Frost! Read More
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Chemo round 3 complete!
April 16, 2013
Today i woke up definitely not feeling 100% myself, i wasn’t in a good mood, and i was still feeling some of the effect from the chemo and WBC shot. I finished my 3rd round of chemo last Read More
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Thank you Owen P.S
April 16, 2013
I wanted to say a big thanks to my elementary school (Owen P.S) for having an amazing fundraiser last week! it means a lot to me! You girls look great in your T-shirts!Read More
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Awesome day at Kiss92.5 Monday!
April 12, 2013
Just a day before i had to come back into chemotherapy i spent the afternoon down at Kiss92.5, and it was one of the best afternoons i have ever day. It was instantly like i was in a room with a Read More
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Almost done Chemotherapy round 3!
April 11, 2013
I started my 2 day round of chemo yesterday, and i am feeling much better then i did last month after having this type of chemotherapy, so that is definitely a positive! Surprisingly these last 2 Read More
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New wig! Me and my baby sister and matching!
April 10, 2013
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Just Give me a Reason (Cover)
April 9, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7IqTsCT8YE New cover with the Trach! also wearing my new brunette wig!Read More
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Chemotherapy round 3
April 9, 2013
Today i had a meeting with my parents and Medical Oncologist. We met to talk about continuing with chemotherapy or going into surgery. After a long confusing discussion, we have decided to go ahead Read More
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Thank you Granite Club!
April 8, 2013
On Saturday The Granite Club Figure Skating section had a fundraiser in my name to raise money for Sick Kids hospital! I wish i could have been their to see everything, but i heard it was a great Read More
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Baldies
April 7, 2013
Wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone who made yesterday so amazing! we had such a great day and i was so overwhelmed with all the support! 10 of our friends shaved their heads with me yesterday. Read More
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Whats Next
April 6, 2013
Its definitely not easy waking up everyday not knowing what my life is going to be like for the next few months. I tried to imagine the two different options, Surgery or more chemo then surgery. In Read More
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Crazy few days
April 3, 2013
The last few days have been quite insane. I was really starting to feel better the other day, then i woke up in the middle of the night Sunday in extreme pain. I had my White blood cell shot the day Read More
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Happy Easter!
March 31, 2013
Today my family and i went out for brunch for Easter morning. Its nice to know, even though I’m sick, some things don’t change. It was really fun to be out with my family, but it was also Read More
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Moving forward
March 30, 2013
Unsure of what is to come next, i’m back home recovering from my second round of chemo. This have been much better this time around, and i’m really starting to feel better, just curious Read More
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Going Home!
March 27, 2013
Just sitting in my bed waiting for the doctor to come in and give us the go ahead. This round of chemo has been much easier on me physically, and with the exception of yesterday, i have felt pretty Read More
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Chemo Day 3
March 25, 2013
Today i met another patient at Sick Kids who is also my age and has a similar type of cancer. He also has a type of Sarcoma tumour. It was really refreshing to meet someone who is my age and going Read More
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Thank you Tasha and Lexi!
March 24, 2013
I wanted to thank little miss Tasha and Lexi for the amazing gift they made for me. Sweetest little girls i know!Read More
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Chemo Day 2
March 24, 2013
Day 2 Chemo complete! I am so incredibly happy because this time around, i’m not feeling too sick. This is a much different experience then the last time i had chemo, but i’m not Read More
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IV Tower races!
March 23, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffF0Bd51R7o&feature=youtube_gdata_playerRead More
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Hanging out at Sick Kids
March 22, 2013
This morning my mom and i woke up at 6 and headed down to Sick Kids for my second round of chemo. When we got here i checked in and had some blood work done, and i have to say, it was the least Read More
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Don’t You Worry Child (cover)
March 22, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y315Z7dkzL4 Singin with the trach x2Read More
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The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.
March 21, 2013
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Back on the Ice!
March 20, 2013
This morning i decided that i was feeling well enough, and i wanted to try and get on the ice. I hadn’t put all the numbers together, and didn’t realize that the last time i skated was Read More
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Little note in my phone <3
March 19, 2013
I was going through messages in my phone last night and i came across my notes, i have a new phone so i was kinda surprised to see that i had this extremely long note in my phone. I was pretty Read More
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Getting the hang of this
March 18, 2013
Last night was the kind of night that doesn’t really seem to phase me anymore, just another late night trip to Sick Kids. Since i’m going through chemo therapy, the sign of a cold or flu Read More
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Finally out of bed!
March 16, 2013
So its been exactly a week since i got my first dose if chemo and i definitely didn’t know what to expect. Chemo was kind of one of those things i thought i would go, get the injection and come Read More
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Chemo day 2
March 10, 2013
So i can only type with one hand, so this blog may be a bit shorter! Today was my second round of chemo, and it was definitely better than the first one. Last night i was was an extremely hard night. Read More
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Day 1 Down
March 9, 2013
As most of you know today was my very first day of treatment. Chemo therapy was the drug of choice. I wasn’t too fond of this idea at the beginning but my doctors assured me it was the right Read More
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Everything happens for a reason
March 8, 2013
As a few of you know my grandma (my Joni) passed away the week before i went to Emergency. Yesterday my aunts and uncles brought over some of her old picture frames and photos she has had around the Read More
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Mohawk!
March 7, 2013
12 Inches going to Locks for Love!Read More
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Friday’s the day!
March 7, 2013
So according to the plan in place now, I am starting Chemotherapy Friday morning. I will be completing two rounds of chemo and then following up with a CT scan at the end of the month to reassess. Read More
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City TV Interview
March 7, 2013
http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=879306%C2%A0Read More
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12 Inches to Locks for Love!
March 6, 2013
Today i cut off all my hair so i could donate it to “Locks for Love” before i start loosing it during Chemo. Some of my friends and family joined me in the salon to give me the support i Read More
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Chemotherapy before surgery?
March 6, 2013
Today was a pretty crazy and emotional day. I started my day off with an interview with City TV, and shortly after, i had my craniosacral therapy. During my therapy my mom got a call from my Read More
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More Interviews!
March 5, 2013
Hey guys! tune into City TV at 5:00pm news or 6:00pm news! My interview will play twice tonight! here are a few more articles! Toronto Star Read More
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Interviews!
March 5, 2013
CBC http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2013/03/04/toronto-teen-rare-cancer-diagnosis.html Toronto Sun http://en.video.canoe.tv/archive/category/news/carley-one-in-a-billion/2203202177001 Read More
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Donations to Princess Margret
March 4, 2013
The other day my father’s friend who helps us with our computers was over at the house. He saw my blogsite and videos and thought that the world (or at least Toronto) should know my story. Read More
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My little Club Champ!
March 4, 2013
Today was defiantly a long and exciting day! I spent breakfast with one of my friends who brought my amazing bacon pancakes! By lunchtime my mom, sister and I went downtown for an afternoon of Read More
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2006- Carley Elle Allison
March 3, 2013
Cant wait until i can skate again, starting the countdown! 3 months to go! Celine Dion sang this song at the opening ceremonies for the 1996 (The Olympics my mom ran the Marathon in), and its the Read More
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Mom <3
March 3, 2013
Today for one of the first times my mom said i could go out with my friends, but i guess i didn’t really understand her interpretation of “go out with my friends” was. My friends Read More
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Just waiting it out!
March 3, 2013
If i gotta be home all day i might as well have some fun!Read More
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Pre Operation
March 2, 2013
This morning me and my dad made our way down to Toronto General Hospital. 5:30am was a pretty early morning for me, especially for me lately. My appointment was at 7, and we arrived just on time. We Read More
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My new normal
March 1, 2013
My life has literally flipped upside down in the last month. I went from being the girl that was never up to date with TV series or the latest movies, to the girl waiting impatiently for the next Read More
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Allisdicks
February 28, 2013
I know that i have talked about how amazing my friends are before, but its honestly the most incredible thing i have ever seen. My friends are some of the most extraordinary people in the world. I Read More
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7 days away
February 28, 2013
After my long day yesterday at Princess Margret Hospital i really started to digest the information. Yesterday i was just so happy to hear that they were going to surgically take the tumour out that Read More
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Grad trip out, Surgery in!
February 27, 2013
Today i spent the day at Princess Margaret where i met with a team of doctors to develop a plan of action, and i was more then happy with what has been decided today. Although i had a CT scan less Read More
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Baby Steps
February 26, 2013
I figure if i swear a scarf i can go out and it will be like nothing is wrong, but i was definitely being a little too optimistic. My mom said to me “why dont we take it slow, maybe just go out Read More
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Singing with the Trach!
February 26, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAhvUhEEq0A So today i was playing around and figured out that with one of the caps i have for my trach i could sing! hope you like it!Read More
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Day 11- Going home!
February 24, 2013
I woke out to the sound of tape pealing off the wall, and to say the least i was pretty confused. Most nights before bed i would have to take my medication in order to get a good nights sleep. So i Read More
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Day 10- Missing my old day to day
February 24, 2013
My friends came in at lunch as usual, and caught me up on the latest news at school. And for the first time ever, I really missed my old day to day schedule, especially school and skating. It wasn’t Read More
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Day 9- News on the diagnosis, going home soon!
February 23, 2013
My doctor has decided that they want a closer look at my pathology report. They thought it would be best to send my results to Princess Margret for further investigation because of the rarity of the Read More
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Day 8- Roomate?
February 23, 2013
My sister and i were enjoying the company of our two best friends from summer camp, when we noticed an unsettled lady being rolled into my room by stretcher. The emergency room was overflowing that Read More
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Day 7- Realization
February 22, 2013
Today started the same as most days here in the hospital. Wake up, answer some messages on my phone, start my mango smoothy, and order breakfast. But shortly after breakfast the visitors started Read More
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Day 6- My Girls
February 21, 2013
It was really nice to be out of ICU, but i really missed my nurse Demara. She really made my experience in ICU as comfortable as possible, and always gave tons of support. Demara also acted as a Read More
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Day 5-The move out of ICU
February 20, 2013
I was really starting to feel better and get a hang of having a trach. They decided I really didn’t need to be in the ICU anymore. I’m still 17 so they were going to move me to Read More
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Day 4- The Diagnosis
February 20, 2013
Today i woke up in good spirits, I was feeling much better and i finally had that annoying feeding tube out. Just like every other day, my room was filled with visitors and the wall of cards was Read More
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Day 3- back on my feet
February 20, 2013
Today I was finally able to get out of my bed. Although i wasn’t allowed to go very far, or be up for very long, it was still pretty exciting. ICU was a pretty closed off place from the rest of Read More
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Day 2 – ICU
February 20, 2013
I woke up today a little less comfortable then the night before but I was quickly distracted from that. I have 74 messages on my phone, clearly the word got out. I read through the messages and Read More
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Day 1 continuation- My amazing sister Riley
February 19, 2013
My sister Riley has been my biggest support my entire life and no doubt my biggest support since ive been sick, she is defiantly special. Me and my sister have a really special relationship, I’d say Read More
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Day 1- after surgery
February 19, 2013
The next day I was on a stretcher on my way to surgery. For a while I thought I was having surgery to remove the tumor, but my doctor came back with some shocking news. The tumor was too large to Read More
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February 4th, the day my life changed
February 17, 2013
On February 4th 2013 I was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in the right side of my trachea. I didn’t really understand what was going on at the time. I was sitting in my hospital bed waiting Read More
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