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Katie Dufour

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I’m facing the fight against cancer!

Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in all of Canada. 1 in 3 patients will not survive. To help combat these alarming stats, our BMO Ride for Cancer community is rallying like never before to introduce liquid biopsy technology that will help determine if a patient’s cancer is cured, if it has returned, and, if so, how best to treat it.

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, I’m riding alongside a community with one common goal: transforming local cancer care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.  

Faster diagnosis saves lives, which is why BMO Ride for Cancer is on a mission to bring rapid cancer detection and monitoring to patients who have already undergone treatment. With a simple blood test that can happen anywhere in the province, QEII experts will use this revolutionary technology to uncover whether patients are cancer-free after surgery and the earliest signs if their cancer has returned.

This technology will be a game-changer. Life-changing benefits include:

  • improving survival rates and provide potential cures with earlier detection and personalized treatment options;
  • unlocking access to more clinical trials;
  • sparing patients from unnecessary treatments and harmful side effects;
  • keeping care closer to home and ensuring equitable access, as patients can undergo a simple blood test in any community in Nova Scotia;
  • reducing the number of visits required to the QEII, which ultimately impacts wait times;
  • providing critical answers about a patient’s cancer sooner, helping to relieve anxiety and worry; and much more.

By supporting my ride today, you are joining a community dedicated to moving the needle in cancer care for Nova Scotians. Your support will pave the way for a future of hope for all of us.

Are you ready to save lives?

To learn more about liquid biopsy technology and the impact your critical donation will have, click here.

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The POSITIVE cancer journey

Cancer sucks! 

Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in all of Canada. 1 in 3 patients will not survive. 

It seems to be all around us.  We hear and see the word almost every day. We are constantly reminded of it. Most of us know at least one person who has been touched by cancer. 

So often it can go undetected for too long with no symptoms that is why regular testing is SO important. The earlier it can be caught, the better chances there are of recovering from it and  minimizing invasive treatments that can affect your long-term lifestyle. 

My other half has been affected by prostate cancer. Making lifestyle changes in hopes of a successful recovery has been a big part of our last few years.

Eating more nutrient-dense and cancer-fighting foods, incorporating more movement and cutting out alcohol have been some of the major changes we have BOTH made. It has brought us closer together and helped us both lead healthier lives. 

We have committed to riding 100km in hopes of bringing awareness to this devastating disease that affects way too many individuals. 

We appreciate all donations towards this fantastic cause. 

Thanks in advance for your support. 

Thank you to my Supporters

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Basket Draw

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David & Janet Ewart

Well done! Put us down for 10 basket tickets if it is not too late.

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Katherine Kristiansen

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Ashlee Flesh

So proud of you two!!! Have the best time! Safe riding ❤️

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Johnson Steele

Good Luck, safe riding!

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Karen Shah

So happy you are doing this Katie❤️ Amazing! You are always so great at setting goals!! Good Luck😊

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