The nesting instinct of cancer
Last month in the New York Times, Dana Jennings, who has been writing a regular column about his experience of dealing with prostate cancer, wrote about his desire to “nest” following treatment: “More… Continue reading
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Top cancer advances 2009
Each year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology releases a report that pinpoints the top advances in cancer treatment, prevention and screening. This year, ASCO identified 15 key advances in four areas. Here is… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
Today’s Meat Free Monday recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional burgers. Falafel burgers are based on chickpeas which are high in protein and one of the earliest cultivated vegetables. They are a good source… Continue reading
Breast cancer changes with spread
Nearly 40% of breast cancer tumours change form when they spread, a UK study shows. The researchers say this could mean that patients require changes to their treatment regime. They analysed 211 tumours… Continue reading
Support Movember
Movember, the month formerly known as November, has been set aside to raise money for Action Prostate Cancer, an initiative of the Irish Cancer Society. Talented photographer, Chari Olmedo has created an album of… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
While I don’t usually make any claims for cancer fighting food, it is claimed that specific anti-carcinogens are bound to the red colouring matter in beetroot which supposedly helps fight against cancer. Additional… Continue reading
CSI Breast Cancer
I am a huge fan of the CSI series on TV – I am fascinated by the techniques, so I was intrigued to read today that breast cancer therapy that’s customized for each patient’s… Continue reading
Hope in Bloom
I came across an uplifting story recently about an organization with the wonderful name, Hope in Bloom, a nonprofit that plants gardens for breast-cancer patients. Linda (Bosse) Charron is getting a reminder of… Continue reading
Poetry Friday
Earlier in the week, I reviewed Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg’s cancer memoir, The Sky Begins At Your Feet. Caryn’s latest blog post features a poem which is very beautiful and the last two lines of… Continue reading
New aid to breast reconstruction decision making
A computer-based decision-making aid may make it possible for more women to have breast reconstruction after surgical treatment for cancer. The tool has helped women play a larger role in decision-making, according to… Continue reading
