How social media is an ally in fight against cancer
Back to my favourite topic today – the power of social media to connect, educate and support. On a personal level, I could talk about this topic ad infinitum, but I was delighted… Continue reading
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Patrick Swayze’s widow speaks about coping with losing her “soulmate”
Patrick and Lisa who were married for 34 years. It is hard to believe that it is one year since the death of actor Patrick Swayze. Interviewed recently in People magazine, Patrick’s widow,… Continue reading
Marcia Cross has “great hope” for Michael Douglas
Marcia Cross pictured with her husband Tom Mahoney The actress, Marcia Cross, best known for her role as Bree Van de Kamp on Desperate Housewives, was understandably devastated last year when her husband,… Continue reading
24-hour test predicts breast cancer’s likely response to chemotherapy
A new test has been developed which can predict whether a breast cancer patient will respond to chemotherapy within 24-hours of starting treatment, thus sparing her unnecessary treatment and side effects, according to… Continue reading
Reflections on living and dying
Christine Murphy-Whyte Yesterday I attended the funeral of Christine Murphy-Whyte. It was understandably a sad occasion, but also a celebration of her life and the legacy she leaves behind. Her influence extended beyond… Continue reading
Christine Murphy Whyte
It is with the deepest sadness that I write of the passing of Christine Murphy Whyte, chairperson of Europa Donna Ireland, the Irish Breast Cancer Campaign. Christine was a tireless campaigner for evidence-based, best practice… Continue reading
How to talk to your doctor
I was overwhelmed (in a good way) with the response I got to last week’s Empowering the Patient post. If you are interested in this (and I really think we all should take an interest… Continue reading
Is immunity against breast cancer on the way?
NEWS OF a prototype breast cancer “vaccine” caused something of a stir in the media recently, with flurries of reports on how researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have come up with a jab… Continue reading
Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day®
Major advances in cancer prevention, early detection and treatment have resulted in longer survival. among those who have been diagnosed with cancer. However, as I have written of here many times, surviving cancer… Continue reading
