Riding the waves off Nova Scotia, this surfer says she felt cancer-free - CBC.ca


5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago

Just over a month after a double mastectomy, Amber Spurrell of Dartmouth was back on her surfboard. The ocean served as therapy after a diagnosis of stage 2 breast cancer, says the Dartmouth woman.

It could be the most beautiful summer day in Nova Scotia or the harshest day of winter; if there are waves, Amber Spurrell will surf. Even while undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy. "Getting in t… [+3060 chars]

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