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Robin McGee

Dr. Robin McGee (The Cancer Olympics, www.thecancerolympics.com), is a Registered Clinical Psychologist, mother, wife, educator and friend. Living in Nova Scotia, she has worked in health and education settings for over 30 years. She has been very active in advocacy, mentorship, and fundraising on behalf of cancer patients. In particular, she has been involved in provincial, national, and international initiatives aimed at improving standards of cancer care. She has been awarded the Canadian Cancer Society’s highest honour, the National Medal of Courage. Robin was also decorated by the Governor General of Canada with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers . Her book The Cancer Olympics has won seven literary awards, and was listed among the best 55 self-published books of 2015. Proceeds of sales go to cancer support programs. The Cancer Olympics is available from Amazon and Indigo. She is currently in treatment for a recurrence of her colorectal cancer.

Articles

Cancer Disability and Taylor Swift’s “This is me trying”

“I chose today to give voice to all who keep trying, like me, when things are hard,” writes blogger Robin McGee.

Cancer, Hospital and Taylor Swift’s “New Year’s Day”

Taylor Swift’s “New Year’s Day” is not only seasonally appropriate, but it touches on my own struggles in a marriage doomed by cancer.

Cancer Struggles and Sinead O’Connor’s “He Moved Through the Fair”

Recently we have lost many beloved music artists.

Waiting for Treatment and U2’s “With or Without You”

In my surgical oncologist’s view, my current situation is a five-alarm fire, writes colorectal cancer survivor and blogger Robin McGee.

Relay for Life and Gordon Lightfoot’s “Wherefore and Why”

Canadians are greatly saddened by the passing of one of our musical greats, the gifted and mellifluous singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.

Radiation, Cancer Loss and Sarah McLachlan’s “I Will Remember You”

Ana did not fear death, and her openness about that was a comfort to me, writes blogger Robin McGee.

Chemotherapy and The Beatles’ “I’m so tired.”

It was written and sung by John Lennon, who said of it: “One of my favourite tracks. I just like the sound of it, and I sing it well.”

Cancer Treatment and Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends.”

Metastatic colorectal cancer is on the rise among those under 50. Doctors must not dismiss young people who come to them with symptoms.

Cancer Treatment Challenges and Bruce Cockburn’s “Pangs of Love”

To transfer Robin McGee’s information, her hospital system had to burn the data on a CD and send it snail mail. Bigger problems awaited.

Hot topics

Breast Cancer

Lung Cancer

Liver Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Cancer Treatment

Cancer Screening

Ovarian Cancer

Blood Cancers - Leukemia/Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma

Cancer Progression and BNL’s “Get Back Up”

Boxing metaphors resonate with me as I pivot to face my new treatment challenges. Truly, I am “on the ropes.”

COVID Risk, Cancer Treatment, and Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now.”

Although many scorn us for being so careful, I consider it my duty to protect myself and my fellow chemotherapy patients.

Winter snowy day in a beautiful at the edge of the forest

Chemotherapy Delays and Genesis’s “Undertow”

My chemotherapy break soon comes to an end. I will commence it again starting this month.

Grieving Roger Hamilton and Seals & Crofts’ “Wayland the Rabbit”

My beloved former family doctor Roger Hamilton has died of cancer.

Retirement, Cancer, and Supertramp’s “Goodbye Stranger”

Despite many cancer derailments, I was able to retire after 30 plus years in public health education.

Relay for Life and The Pretenders’ “Back on the Chain Gang”

It it is that time again. Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2021 time.

A syringe and two vials of chemotherapy drugs

Chemotherapy Resumes and Beck’s “Chemical”

I have made it over a few cancer hurdles in the last month or two.

Surgery and The McGarrigle Sisters’ “Log Driver’s Waltz”

I am so relieved to have had this surgery, and I feel safer now that my digestion is properly diverted.

Valentine's Romantic Date. Red Roses Lying On Table, Unrecognizable Spouses Drinking Wine In

Three Surgeries and America’s “Three Roses”

A number of people reached out to find out what is happening to me now. Here’s my update.