More to Give – Vicki’s Journey Toward Surviving Breast Cancer, October 2025 – Tajikeimɨk

For many people, October means pumpkins, cooler weather and the start of the holiday season. But it’s also the month when pink ribbons appear everywhere – on shirts, in- store windows and across social media. From the charity walks and runs, to the words “Breast Cancer Awareness,” these symbols hold a special meaning that changed Vicki Christmas’ life forever.

At 34, Vicki noticed a lump on her breast and went to her doctor to have it checked. Her doctor sent her for a mammogram and a biopsy. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and helps detect changes or abnormalities, often before any symptoms appear. In Nova Scotia, routine mammograms are recommended at age 40 for people without symptoms, which makes Vicki’s experience an important reminder: knowing the signs and recognizing symptoms is just as important as routine checks, even if you’re younger than the recommended age.

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