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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, August 28, 2014 | 22 has two children, Joshua, 21, and Natasha, 18. "It was challenging, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise," Knott said of that day. "That evening was tough. Here you are in a happy environment, all the energy and the buzz from the kids... I was on door duty, so, basically I could close the door, have a few moby John Bkila ments to myself in the hall... I would start to Oakville Beaver Staff tear up and then have to blot my face." She says the support she received from her hen Oakville's Kristen Knott first family has been nothing short of phenomenal participated in the Shoppers Drug with her mother coming over for a week after Mart Weekend to End Women's each of Knott's chemotherapy rounds to help Cancers in 2003, it was for her grandmothers. out around the house and her and Lundy's chilThis year, on Sept. 6-7, the 43-year-old wife, dren also pitching in. mother and breast cancer survivor will be doKnott says there is no history of breast cancer ing it for herself. in her family, though both of her grandmothers "I think it's going to be incredibly emotiondied of lung cancer. al. I think I'm going to need some waterproof After undergoing a right mastectomy and mascara for sure," she said, jokingly. sentinel nod biopsy, six rounds of chemo, and "Even when I talk about it, I get teared up. opting for the removal her left breast as a preI'm going to be very proud wearing my survicautionary measure, Knott is now in remission vor T-shirt." and has already begun the reconstructive proKnott was diagnosed with breast cancer cess. on June 6, 2013, and says although she was "I had a full body scan on July 5 and it shocked, in the back of her mind, she had showed no signs of breast cancer," she said. "I sensed something was wrong. Oakville resident Kristen Knott (centre) is a breast cancer survivor and will be participating in the Shoppers was speechless; very happy and relieved that "I already knew I had `fibroidy' breasts. I had Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers, Sept. 6-7 in Toronto. She attributes her win in the battle against it's not there. My biggest fear was that it would been told that a year or two prior during my cancer to the support she received from her family, especially daughters Eden and Zoe Phillip, husband come back and I think that's the same with anyfirst mammogram. The doctor told me to keep Jon Lundy and his children Natasha and Joshua Lundy. Pictured at the family's Oakville home are from left, body with cancer." an eye on that and be diligent in my self-examKnott notes it was the Weekend to End Natasha, Eden, Knott, Lundy and Zoe. inations and so I was," she said. | photo by Franki Ikeman ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter Women's Cancers that helped her in her fight When she had found what she first thought @halton_photog or www.facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) against the devastating disease. was a fibroid following Easter last year, she said "I knew when I was diagnosed, soon after, it felt "a little different." admits part of her felt more concern for her was very emotional for him too." that was going to be the thing I would do, once After going for a mammogram and ultra- husband, Jon Lundy, who had lost his first wife What would prove especially taxing for I could," she said. sound, Knott was called in the next day. A bi- to cancer. Knott was the fact she had volunteered to asIn fact, she signed up for the weekend funopsy would confirm it was breast cancer -- it "My husband has been my rock, just emo- sist at one of her daughters' dance recital at the draiser in August 2013 in the middle of her would eventually be discovered she had three tionally and everything," she said. "I was very Oakville Centre for Performing Arts the day chemo treatments. tumours in her right breast. cognizant of the fact this is his second round she was diagnosed. "It was something I needed -- a goal to strive While the news was overwhelming, Knott going through this with someone he loves. It Knott has two girls from her first marriage, towards," Knott explained. Eden, 14, and Zoe Phillip, 12 -- Lundy also The annual Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers benefits the Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and is the largest women's cancers fundraiser in Ontario. 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The event was also held in Monexcellent digital hearing instruments available in all price ranges. treal last weekend (Aug. 22-23). · A recent study showed a strong link between the resolution of infertility and the initiation of chiropractic care. Knott's team is called Wonder If you haven't listened to a hearing aid in the last (Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, May 2003) Women and is comprised of 10 par3 years, come in for a no obligation, 2 week We are here to support you through this emotional and exciting time. ticipants, each raising a minimum of TEST DRIVE and prepare to be amazed! Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Jenna Davis. $2,000 with the overall goal of reaching $25,000 -- Knott has already 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON Call raised more than $3,000 towards the Dr. Jenna Davis to book your complimentary hearing test cause. Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Anyone wishing to support Knott's ($60 value, Age 55+) team can visit http://goo.gl/DRdm4Y 905.844.WELL (9355) OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.ca or visit www.endcancer.ca. Kristen Knott will `proudly' walk in Toronto fundraiser set for Sept. 6-7 Weekend to End Women's Cancers helps local mom fight Health "Connected to your Community" W Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre HEARING SCIENCES (905) 465-3277 (EARS)