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Dealing with survivor guilt

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It may come as a surprise to those who have not experienced cancer, to learn that many cancer survivors suffer a sense of “survivor guilt” when we are in remission. It is difficult… Continue reading →

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Talking to your child about cancer

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Breast cancer impacts the whole family, especially children. But how do you share information with young people while helping them to feel safe, secure and loved? During Family Matters: Talking with School-Age Children… Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday

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Cancer Faith Cancer may come unexpectedly into your life, Bringing fear, hard times, and great strife. Families suffer and the end clearly unknown. Families are stronger than ever and not alone. Our personalities… Continue reading →

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8 foods to beat chemo-brain

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Can this Indian spice help boost brain power? Are you struggling with chemo-brain post treatment? Did you know that new research on so-called “brain foods” show that some chemicals in the foods we… Continue reading →

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Lifestyle link to cancer

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Prof Martin Wiseman, medical and scientific adviser for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), has issued a stark warning that millions of people around the world face an early death from cancer. While the… Continue reading →

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How social media is an ally in fight against cancer

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Back to my favourite topic today – the power of social media to connect, educate and support. On a personal level, I could talk about this topic ad infinitum, but I was delighted… Continue reading →

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Meat Free Monday

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I have vivid memories as a child of jars of beetroot swimming in dreadful vinegar, which almost put me off it forever. Luckily I discovered later in life how flavoursome and versatile this root vegetable can be. Beetroot… Continue reading →

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Patrick Swayze’s widow speaks about coping with losing her “soulmate”

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Patrick and Lisa who were married for 34 years. It is hard to believe that it is one year since the death of actor Patrick Swayze. Interviewed recently in People magazine, Patrick’s widow,… Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday

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I know why the caged bird sings A  free bird leaps on the back Of the wind and floats downstream Till the current ends and dips his wing In the orange suns rays… Continue reading →

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Living with breast cancer conference

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The Irish Cancer Society will host its annual National Breast Cancer Conference entitled “Living with Breast Cancer” in the Croke Park Conference Centre on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 from 9.00 am. Attendance is free and… Continue reading →