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Lisa Tugnette was diagnosed with breast cancer at the early age of
36 and shortly thereafter lost both breasts to mastectomies.The immediate sense of loss was intense and her self-image plummeted. The fact that there appeared to be so little information available on
how to cope with the grief that overwhelmed her led to the writing of this book. Lisa's hope is that her own story - from the early days of despair to the eventual breast cancer reconstruction which restored her confidence as a woman - will help other women embarking on a similar journey.
Lisa volunteers alot of her time to breast cancer to give back to her community. Currently, Lisa sits on the following:
- Executive member of the Board of Directors for the World Conference on Breast Cancer Foundation (WCBCF);
- Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) -
Psychosocial Information & Support for Young Women and Their Families (Project Advisory Committee)
- Patient Rep - Patient Care Team for the Breast Assessment Program at Hotel Dieu Hospital
- Former member of the Board and Co-Facilitator for Breast Cancer Action Kingston
- Lisa has written numerous articles on behalf of Breast Cancer Action Kingston and Canadian Breast Cancer Network.
- Former President of Limestone City Toastmasters
- Lisa has appeared on the television show Sexy Girl and participated in various live television interviews for Rogers TV, CTV News Ottawa, CTV News Toronto, and CBC News World.
Lisa lives in Kingston, Ontario, with her husband and two children.
A percentage of the book sales will be donated to Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada and Breast Cancer Action Kingston.
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