Tag Archive: Cancer

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Hero to the poor

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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 →

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Virtual cancer model developed

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Researchers at UK’s Dundee University have been given more than £1.5m to come up with a model that can measure the shape and speed of cancer. The university has long pioneered the use… Continue reading →

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Reflections on gratitude

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I have been following Dana Jennings’ reflections on his cancer journey in the New York Times and last month he wrote a piece on gratitude, which has given me pause for thought. When you have… Continue reading →

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LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit Starts

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I spent this morning at a volunteer induction session for the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit which starts tomorrow at the RDS, Dublin. It  was a terrific introduction to the work of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Their global… Continue reading →

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What is a winner?

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Now that the blog contest is over and I came 2nd, it’s time to reflect on what I’ve learned about myself. I didn’t enter this competition to win; I entered it for fun and… Continue reading →

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How romance could cause cancer

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Ok, I shouldn’t really use such dramatic headlines, but you got to admit, this is an arresting one from the Telegraph newspaper:  Romantic candles could cause cancer, say scientists But behind the sensationalist headline, there does… Continue reading →

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A story of friendship and courage

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I was very moved watching the documentary Farrah’s Story, far more so than I expected to be and very impressed with Farrah’s spirit and determination to beat cancer. Making that documentary and sticking… Continue reading →

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Care for the caregiver

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A few weeks ago, I posted  “Cancer – harder on the patient or the spouse?”, the personal reflection of one man on his struggles as a care-giver to his wife, who underwent treatment for breast… Continue reading →

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Clinical trials and the fight against cancer

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Interesting article in the New York Times concerning clinical trials.  You may remember that last month I wrote about the Love/Avon Army of Women partnership and this article for me highlights exactly why Dr… Continue reading →

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Lance Armstrong: Every Second Counts

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I have just finished reading Lance Armstrong’s Every Second Counts.  While the book is primarily about his preparation for what would prove to be his second consecutive Tour de France victory in 2000,… Continue reading →