10 breast cancer myths debunked
There are many myths surrounding the causes of breast cancer. The first of these which we should clear up right away is that a diagnosis of cancer is an automatic death sentence. It… Continue reading
Tag Archive: breast cancer
The man who wants to change the name of breast cancer
A campaigner who is the youngest man in Britain to be diagnosed with breast cancer is to launch a nationwide campaign calling for the name of the illness to be changed Nicky Avery, 27,… Continue reading
Women need to do more to support breast health
I am very interested in the results of a recently commissioned study which reveals that women aren’t doing all they can to support breast health. The survey was conducted by Yankelovich, part of… Continue reading
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
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
Seasons of survival
Happily as happens time and again, as soon as I start thinking about a certain post for this blog or come across an interesting study, I find another link or article which expands… Continue reading
When cancer is a lone journey
I was very lucky to have great support from family during my cancer treatment. That support was vital to my recovery on both a practical and emotional level. So, I felt quite sad and humbled… Continue reading
Lowering your estrogen levels may prevent cancer recurrence
Research published last year, suggests women may be able to lower their risk of recurrence by taking steps to reduce their estrogen levels. A study of more than 300 breast cancer patients found… Continue reading
Role of diet in cancer prevention
As the link between diet and cancer becomes clearer, and studies show some links between certain foods and cancer, people are increasingly looking to nutrition as a way to prevent or even survive… Continue reading
