Weekly Round Up
Time for the weekly round-up of blogs. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve wanted to share with you. Just click on the highlighted links… Continue reading
Tag Archive: breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer survivors at greater risk of hip fractures
According to the latest research, a combination of early menopause due to breast cancer treatment and common drugs used to treat breast cancer, could be weakening the bones of breast cancer survivors once… Continue reading
Cancer survivors online empowerment rally
Today, Friday, July 23, the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) will be hosting an online Empowerment Rally featuring a diverse group of five cancer survivors/advocates participating in a roundtable discussion on patient empowerment. The… Continue reading
Does the internet depress you?
Did you see the report last week which appeared in various social media blogs and articles linking excessive internet use to depression? Psychologists from Leeds University found what they said was “striking” evidence that… Continue reading
What are the benefits of Soy?
It is tough as breast cancer survivors to know what to do for the best. On the one hand, we are told by some researchers that dairy is the enemy, so we substitute… Continue reading
Dragon Divas
I have just been reading about an inspiring group of women, who call themselves the Dragon Divas. They are dedicated to changing the image of breast cancer survivors in their communities by demonstrating… Continue reading
Younger women and breast cancer
I really admire the Young Survival Coalition and the work they do. Although they are based in the USA, I made full use of their online resources when I was looking for answers… Continue reading
Early detection of second breast cancers improves prognosis in breast cancer survivors
A group of international researchers has found the first reliable evidence that early detection of subsequent breast tumours in women who have already had the disease can halve the women’s chances of death… Continue reading
