Manitoba volleyball Hall of Famer Alicia Ogoms battles Stage 3 breast cancer, aims for court return
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Joshua Frey-Sam
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Alicia Ogoms, a 32-year-old Manitoba volleyball Hall of Famer, is fighting to return to the court after being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2024. Despite undergoing aggressive treatment including chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation, she remains determined to resume her professional volleyball career. Ogoms, who has played internationally in France, Germany, and Puerto Rico, views her comeback as a personal victory regardless of the outcome. Her journey has been marked by resilience, support from her volleyball community, and a shift in perspective about what truly matters in life.
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· 5 pulledI want to go out on my terms, and I've fought like hell for the last 20 months to make sure that happens.
Whatever I do now is just gravy. I've already won.
Cancer doesn't care about your plans. It doesn't care about your timeline. It doesn't care about your dreams. But I decided I wasn't going to let it take mine.
The volleyball community has been my backbone through all of this. They showed up for me in ways I never could have imagined.
Some days were harder than others, but I kept telling myself that if I could get through one more round, one more treatment, I'd be one step closer to getting back on the court.
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