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Private breast cancer facilities must be licensed

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A recent article in Irish Health highlighted the growing concern about the licensing of private hospitals that treat breast cancer patients. At present there is no licensing legislation in Ireland for private facilities… Continue reading

When depression strikes again

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       It’s a dreadful place.       Relapse.       Maybe you had hoped you’d never go there. Or maybe you stay awake at night fearing you will. Maybe you’ve just realized you’re already there.      … Continue reading

Poetry Friday

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Today’s poem was submitted to me via the Guest Blog Post link and I cried at the exquisiteness of the words as I read them.  It is a real honor to share something… Continue reading

Guest Post: Still Surviving

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Today’s guest post is from Janice White of Texas. Janice was diagnosed with Stage II triple negative malignant carcinoma in situ 9 years ago. My first encounter with the “Big C” was through friends of… Continue reading

Reflections on my six year cancerversary

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September 29th 2004. That day is etched on my memory. The butterflies in my stomach, the conflicting emotions, as I waited for my surgery. A week earlier I had been hit by the… Continue reading

Treatment Diaries

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While you all know that I am a big advocate of reaching out and sharing our stories via blogs and other social networks, I am also conscious that for many people, sharing themselves in this way… Continue reading

Breast cancer patients struggle with physical limitations after treatment

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With better detection and treatment, more breast cancer patients are surviving longer. Yet, despite improved survival rates, many patients struggle with physical limitations after treatment – as many as 39 percent, according to the… Continue reading

Meat Free Monday

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No recipe for you today, but instead a list of the 10 best foods you should be incorporating into your diet. How many of these are you already eating? I hope you find… Continue reading

Radiation Breakthrough: New Hope in Single Dose

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On Wednesday, September 29, at 6:00 PM EST, the Cancer Treatment Centers of America are hosting a live webinar about a new and innovative technology that helps cancer patients get well sooner and essentially get… Continue reading

Joni Eareckson Tada faces up to breast cancer

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Many years ago, mother’s cousin came to visit us from the US and she brought with her a book which she wanted my Mum to read. I read it too and have never… Continue reading