A breast reduction operation saved a mother of four’s life after it revealed cancer missed by a routine screening only a few weeks earlier. Angela Martinelli, 54, chose surgery because her 34J chest… Continue reading
I have been reading an interview with the former Casualty actress Rebekah Gibbs, who was diagnosed with breast cancer just nine weeks after her baby’s birth. Ironically her character Nina in Casualty had to… Continue reading
I was very moved watching the documentary Farrah’s Story, far more so than I expected to be and very impressed with Farrah’s spirit and determination to beat cancer. Making that documentary and sticking… Continue reading
Today’s recipe is a simple pureed aubergine or eggplant as it is called stateside and garlic dip which I love to snack on with some wholemeal pitta bread or raw sweet carrots. This dish is middle… Continue reading
Some of you may remember that I commented last month on Riam Dien, the young law student, who took Abercrombie & Fitch to an industrial tribunal for unfair dismissal. Although Dien’s case has nothing… Continue reading
As cancer survivors, many of us have struggled with that unexpected feeling of depression and loneliness that surprises us after treatment is finished. I say unexpected and surprises, because for many of us… Continue reading
Young women with early-stage breast cancer can reduce the risk of locoregional recurrence by receiving radiation therapy, a recent study concludes. This study of women aged 35 and under showed that those with… Continue reading
Today, according to online sources, is National Relaxation Day. National what you say? They have to designate a day for that? Well yes, it appears that in this day and age, people need reminding… Continue reading
Logging on to check the e-mail account for this blog, the above title caught my eye on the MSN Windows Live page. I decided to check and see how many sins I was… Continue reading
Breastfeeding may lower the risk of breast cancer in women with a family history of the disease, a new study has found. In the study of more than 60,000 women, researchers from… Continue reading
