Dating for cancer survivors
I have written on this topic before, but here is something new! A dating agency for cancer survivors. Founded by a cancer survivor in 2007, “C is for Cupid” is one of the… Continue reading
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Tamoxifen fears
The website of Fight Pink features terrific stories of the many faces of survivorship. Today I have been reading an inspiring piece by Nic McLean , a young breast cancer survivor, on her… Continue reading
Your life in YOUR hands
Your Life in your Hands is a title of a book by Dr Jane Plant, dealing with the choices she made in her own breast cancer treatment. From the moment I read the… Continue reading
The doctor who diagnosed and treated her own breast cancer
In the very same week last month that saw Farrah Fawcett lose her battle with cancer, the death also occurred of the incredible Dr Jerri Nielsen Fitzgerald, who diagnosed and treated her own breast… Continue reading
Sign the World Cancer Declaration
Lance Armstrong is dedicating his ride in the Tour de France to the fight against cancer. Will you join him by signing the World Cancer Declaration and making a dedication to someone who… Continue reading
Avocado and Almond Facial Polish
Another chemical free beauty product. This delicious natural facial exfoliating scrub will gently remove dead skin cells to reveal brighter looking skin. Honey is a wonderful healing and anti bacterial agent so this natural… Continue reading
Put down the stethoscope; listen to your patient
Yesterday, I posted on Dr Laura Esserman the breast cancer researcher and surgeon who is committed to equalizing the doctor-patient relationship. My hope is that, like Dr Esserman, our doctors are moving away from the old… Continue reading
Equalizing the relationship between doctor and patient
I have just been reading a profile of Dr Laura Esserman, breast cancer researcher and surgeon, who is committed to equalizing the unequal relationship between doctor and patient. There is no… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday Recipe
Here is today’s meat free monday recipe for tagliatelle with butternut squash. I love this simple pasta recipe using one of my favourite vegetables – butternut squash. I adore the sweet nutty taste and the… Continue reading
