Poetry Friday
And now for something different… In place of my usual format of a poem for my Poetry Friday slot, I am changing things slightly this week. I came across a blog post yesterday… Continue reading
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Cancer depends on where you live
A report from the National Cancer Registry has revealed the extent to which geography affects a person’s risk of developing cancer. The report, Atlas of Cancer in Ireland 1994 to 2003, links cancer… Continue reading
Poetry Friday
In keeping with the spirit of thanksgiving, today’s poem is from one of my favourite poets, Mary Oliver, whose poetry always touches me deeply. Her poem is an invitation to look closely at… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
Today’s recipe is a delicious aubergine (eggplant), tomato and chickpea casserole, which I came across in the New York Times. The casserole tastes best if made at least a day ahead. Ingredients Serves… Continue reading
Treating Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
There are many different types of breast cancer and the type with which I was diagnosed was Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). DCIS is a condition in which a spectrum of abnormal cells… Continue reading
Hero to the poor
We have much that is wrong with our health care system here in Ireland. We suffer the inequities that a divided health care system brings, but however bad it is, I can’t help thinking… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
Today I am posting a very special recipe – special because my lovely friend Debbie, is sharing it with us. Debbie Matriccino Thomas is a cancer survivor who writes her own blog, Debbie’s… 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
The Sky Begins at Your Feet
The Sky Begins At Your Feet: A Memoir on Cancer, Community and Coming Home to the Body, is the title of a recently published book by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, poet laureate of Kansas. Caryn,… Continue reading
