What causes cancer?
Is there a history of breast cancer in your family? That is one of the questions I was frequently asked when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. In fact, the idea in the public’s mind… Continue reading
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Meat Free Monday
New scientific research from the University of Southampton, has revealed that a plant compound in watercress may have the ability to suppress breast cancer cell development by “turning off” a signal in the body… Continue reading
The healing art of photography
I am intrigued by an article I have been reading today written by Psychologist Judy Weiser, director of the PhotoTherapy Center. “From my work as a psychologist specializing in using photos to help people… Continue reading
Dealing with survivor guilt
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
Talking to your child about cancer
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
Poetry Friday
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
8 foods to beat chemo-brain
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
Lifestyle link to cancer
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
Meat Free Monday
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
