Yaron Butterfield brings a unique and passionate voice to his writing, driven by a deep commitment not only to the craft but to uplifting the cancer survivor community through every word he shares. He speaks with humour and wisdom and his contributions to his collaborators are brave and always positive." |
My Writing
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Artist bio
Narrative nonfiction writer with experience in scientific articles, personal essays, short stories, media features, public readings, and scientific lectures. As a cancer genomics researcher and long-term brain cancer survivor, Yaron brings a rare perspective that bridges science and personal story and is currently completing a memoir of his incredible experience, Catching the Light. His goal is to benefit the cancer community as a whole, offering hope and encouragement to those dealing with such a devastating situation. Yaron has made a significant impact in the genomics world over the last two decades and has often been profiled in the media. Yaron's story is powerful, being a very rare survivor of over 20 years, where the prognosis is 13-15 months for his cancer, glioblastoma. As a researcher, he has a unique perspective on the cancer experience. He enjoys the writing process all along the way from an idea to a publication. Other than his memoir, he has several other writing projects on the go. |
From Far and Wide - Our Drive Across Canada
Full anthology: Available at Amazon An old roomate and I drove across Canada all the while having different views on locking the car door.... |
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He Didn't Leave a Note
Non-fiction
Non-fiction
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Crazy experience on a hike to a lake near Mount Seymour, North Vancouver led to an article in the local newspaper....
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Thinking of My Brain Cancer
Poem
Poem
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A short poem about my brain cancer experience....
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Stuck in the Alps
Non-fiction
Non-fiction
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On a trip in Switzerland, a combination of miscommuncations and car failure led to a scary night...
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The Blue Toque
Non-fiction
Non-fiction
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During a couple weeks in Peru, I had a traumatic experience in a local poorly kept hospice....
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Book Reviews (from BC Cancer Headlines Newsletter - might need to scroll to end of document)
The Goldfish Went on Vacation - Fall 2020
Not the Last Goodbye / Anti-Cancer - Spring 2018
The Priority List - Winter 2016
A Deadly Intruder - Spring 2015
More Book Reviews...
The Goldfish Went on Vacation - Fall 2020
Not the Last Goodbye / Anti-Cancer - Spring 2018
The Priority List - Winter 2016
A Deadly Intruder - Spring 2015
More Book Reviews...
The Writer's Studio Reading Series
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October 7, 2023 - Israel
Experience in Israel from the day before the horrific Hamas attack on Oct 7 and subsequent efforts to get out of the country over the days since. |
Summer, 2018 - Stuck in the Alps
Story of a crazy adventure with family in Switzerland; will be a chapter in my memoir for sure! |
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November, 2024 - Kenya
This is a story from my trip to Kenya with A Fresh Chapter, about elephants, Dawa drinks, and CT-scans. More on my trip... |
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There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you |