Think before you pink
How’s this for synchronicity? No sooner had I posted a piece on the origins of the pink ribbon, than I come across a campaign in the US, called Think Before you Pink. Think… Continue reading
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Early detection is key to survival
I am living proof of the need for early detection of breast cancer. I presented to my GP with a lump, which I discovered myself in May 2004. My GP dismissed the lump as… Continue reading
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
A friend of mine who lives in Florida sent me a clipping from the Miami Herald newspaper about Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat, who I know nothing about, apart from the fact… Continue reading
Breast MRI finds “unsuspected” cancers
Nearly 20% of patients with recently diagnosed breast cancer had additional malignant tumors found only by MRI, according to a study performed at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. A total of 199 patients with… Continue reading
Breast cancer and the environment
This workshop is a beginner’s guide to learning about the environmental issues concerning breast cancer. Understand the research and how it is conducted, and discover how to use the known facts to lower… Continue reading
A special gift
I gave a special gift to myself yesterday. I spent a day of silent meditation at the Chrysalis Holistic Centre in Donard, Co Wicklow. I try to do this day for myself several… Continue reading
When cancer doesn’t make you brave
A piece written on the honest cancer blog last month caught my eye, as it echoed a piece I also posted in April about societal expectations of cancer patients to be upbeat, stoic and positive… Continue reading
Brides Against Breast Cancer
Just came across an interesting breast cancer fundraising and awareness idea in the US. Brides Against Breast Cancer provide an opportunity for metastatic breast cancer patients dreams to fulfill a life-long dream through… Continue reading
Journaling: healing with words
In this creative arts workshop, explore journaling as a healing outlet for expressing thoughts and feelings. Learn how writing can help you cope with a breast cancer experience, and, through a series of… Continue reading
Women wanted for breast cancer documentary
Eleven Film and Sky One Television are producing a two part documentary series about breast cancer. The films are due to air at the end of June and will follow author Dawn Porter investigating her… Continue reading
