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The importance of social media to non-profits

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I love writing this blog. It has been a cathartic experience for me on a personal level as I struggled to come to terms with the changes in my life after my breast… Continue reading →

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Guest Blog Post: Healing Grief

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I have been following Lauren Zeefe on Twitter for quite a few months and been inspired by her compassionate and wise “tweets” on healing grief. I wanted to learn more, so I contacted Lauren… Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday

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Daisy Goodwin writing in the Sunday Times last week, declared that “a good poem is better for you than pills or therapy”. I have to confess that despite my love of poetry, I don’t… Continue reading →

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World Cancer Day

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Today, 4 February is designated World Cancer Day to raise awareness of the global impact of cancer and increase understanding of prevention, detection, treatment and care. It is led by the International Union… Continue reading →

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On joy

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“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”  Thich Nhat Hanh “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy… Continue reading →

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Minimally invasive approach may help curtail spread of cancer

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Interesting  and a little personally frustrating  to read that new research claims breast cancer patients benefit from a minimally invasive procedure to curtail the spread of cancer after the tumour has been removed.… Continue reading →

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Christina Applegate speaks of her breast cancer experience

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Oprah recently interviewed Christina Applegate and I was struck by her telling Oprah that before she went in for her surgery, she staged her first—and last—nude photo shoot. “I made sure that I… Continue reading →

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The Wounded Storyteller

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The Wounded Storyteller is the title of a book by Arthur Frank which portrays  individuals  who live with some form of illness or disability in what he terms  “remission society.”  His basic premise… Continue reading →

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Meat Free Monday

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Back to soups again this week and I make no apologies for it! Soups are such a versatile way to pack in lots of healthy goodness into your diet. I love trying out new… Continue reading →

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Dexter’s right to privacy

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At the recent Golden Globes award ceremony, it emerged that actor Michael C. Hall, who won his first Golden Globe for his TV role of “Dexter, has been undergoing treatment for  cancer. Hall revealed that… Continue reading →