Treatment Diaries
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
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Breast cancer patients struggle with physical limitations after treatment
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
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
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
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
Poetry Friday
I am honoured and delighted to have Philippa from the feistybluegecko blog share her own poem with us today. The dark cloud of discovery A dark heavy black cloud sweeps across my horizon Coming… Continue reading
Learn about breast cancer genetics
Listen to this LBBC podcast to understand the basics of breast cancer genetics. Susan M. Domchek, MD, director of the Cancer Risk Evaluation Program, and Jill Stopfer, MS, CGC, senior genetic counselor, cover: The… Continue reading
Pink Auction
It is getting closer to Ireland’s first ever Pink Auction, which takes place on Sunday, October 10 at Cork’s The Imperial Hotel. Irish artists from across the Republic and beyond created dozens of hand-crafted… Continue reading
Michael Douglas amazed by support
I’ve just been reading an interview with the actor Michael Douglas in the current issue of PEOPLE magazine. Douglas, who is currently undergoing treatment for throat cancer, is promoting his new movie, Wall Street: Money… Continue reading
