Casting for Recovery
I have read about Casting for Recovery, fly-fishing retreats for women who’ve been through breast cancer before, so am delighted to learn that last month they had their first retreat in the Republic… Continue reading
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DJ Sonique has breast cancer
British singer-turned DJ, Sonique, who underwent surgery to remove a lump from her breast on Monday has now been told that her breast cancer has spread. Born Sonia Clarke, the former S’Express vocalist, who… Continue reading
Julie, a survivor’s story
I have just been reading some of the inspiring stories on the Voices of Survivors website and was particularly struck by Julie Blackman’s story. It resonated with me because she was diagnosed with… Continue reading
Paula Deen races for the cure
Paula Deen, says on her website that she “was so honored that the Susan G. Komen Foundation asked me and my family to help kick-off the First Annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer… Continue reading
Cancer activist takes to YouTube
When Jessica Gioia was diagnosed with breast cancer on Sept. 19, 2008 — the day after her 33rd birthday — she went on the Internet looking for advice and help. “I started seeing… Continue reading
Key to the Cure Campaign
Michael Kors and Heidi Klum, “Project Runway” collaborators, are extending their rapport to a charitable cause. The duo has been tapped by Saks Fifth Avenue and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for Saks’… Continue reading
Why do women avoid cancer screening?
Fear plays a major role in whether women decide to go for cancer screening or not, but healthcare providers underestimate how much women need to know and wrongly assume that they will ask… Continue reading
Dangers of antioxidants during cancer treatment
When I underwent my treatment for breast cancer in 2004, I read many articles and books recommending this vitamin regimen, or that cleanse and detox programme, and like many others, ended up more… Continue reading
What are the signs of inflammatory breast cancer?
Most women know the importance of breast self exams and regular medical check-ups in detecting potentially cancerous lumps. But how many know how to spot the symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer, which usually… Continue reading
Men get breast cancer too
I have been meaning to write this post for some time now, but finally I am getting around to it. I am aware that I refer to women and breast cancer frequently, but… Continue reading
