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Living with radiation-induced brachial plexopathy

Posted on April 11th, 2018 by Canadian Breast Cancer Network
This is a rare side-effect of radiation treatment for breast cancer that affects approximately 1 percent of breast cancer patients.
A Special Reunion Planned for Florence

Posted on March 16th, 2018 by International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission
Peggy the Paddling Bear returns to Chemo Savvy!. See Peggy’s travels on her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Peggy-Paddling-Bear-321331791371576/
Cancer survivors celebrate 20 years of dragon boating

Posted on February 6th, 2017 by Global News Morning Winnipeg
Two team members are interviewed on Global Winnipeg’s morning show to discuss the history of Chemo-Savvy and the support they’ve found through the team.
ChemoSavvy Keeps us Strong!

Posted on January 28th, 2017 by Winnipeg Free Press January 28, 2017
Interview with members of ChemoSavvy.
Chemo Savvy celebrates 20 years!!!!

Posted on January 17th, 2017
Chemo Savvy is pleased to announce an exciting year of celebrations to mark the 20th year.
FMG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2016

Posted on January 17th, 2017
Chemo Savvy Thunder and Lightening win First and Second place trophy!!!!!
Chemo Savvy wins award at the Santa Claus parade

Posted on December 3rd, 2012
Usually there is no “I” in team, but in the case of the 2012 Santa Claus Parade, Chemo Savvy’s teamwork was all about “I”. The “I” award that is, for most Innovative, Inspiring and Interesting non-commercial float in the parade!!!
FMG Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival a.k.a. WIND FEST 2012

Posted on September 12th, 2012
Best Decorated tent was not one of the many awards that were bestowed upon Chemo Savvy at the 2012 FMG Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival. What we might have won was “one of few tents left standing through gale force winds”. That was indeed the theme of Chemo Savvy’s 15th anniversary FMG races. But like any other adversity we’ve met along our journeys, a little bit of wind was no match for us.