There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you
- Maya Angelou
My Writing
I have always loved to write--consistently in a journal since I was a kid which was initiated by a dream of a girl I really liked! I continued to enjoy writing throughout high school where my best subjects were in English and English Literature (and Math!). This continued ever since, and I am now writing a memoir of my cancer experience which will be available soon.
In the mean time, enjoy reading my short piece in a compilation from Simon Fraser University's Writers Studio program along with a few other stories.
In the mean time, enjoy reading my short piece in a compilation from Simon Fraser University's Writers Studio program along with a few other stories.
Artist bio
Yaron Butterfield is a cancer researcher and survivor of deadly brain cancer. He has made an 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 of the cancer experience. His goal is to complete a memoir that would be beneficial to the cancer community as a whole giving hope and encouragement to those dealing with such a devastating situation.
Yaron Butterfield is a cancer researcher and survivor of deadly brain cancer. He has made an 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 of the cancer experience. His goal is to complete a memoir that would be beneficial to the cancer community as a whole giving hope and encouragement to those dealing with such a devastating situation.
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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The fluid human experience of time depending on impactful events in your life....
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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...
Stuck in the Alps
TWS Reading Series
TWS Reading Series