An inspirational story
To mark National Cancer Survivors Day, I would like to share a story with you. I chose this story from Tamara Slater because it is so beautifully written, an eloquent reflection on a journey with cancer… Continue reading
Tag Archive: Cancer
The power of music to heal
I attended the “Music and Medicine” conference, hosted by the Irish World Academy in association with the Graduate Medical School, University of Limerick, today. Some very interesting presentations, and of particular interest to me… Continue reading
Free flowers for cancer
Four-o’clock Flowers Around the World, is a cancer project, which began as a tribute to symbolically fulfill the last request of Jim Donahoe, a cancer patient, who passed away in 1994. Jim loved… Continue reading
Cancer warning – cut down on chips and crisps
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) published new guidelines on the health hazard posed by the cancer-causing chemical acrylamide — which occurs naturally during the frying, roasting or baking of starchy foods… Continue reading
Journaling: healing with words
In this creative arts workshop, explore journaling as a healing outlet for expressing thoughts and feelings. Learn how writing can help you cope with a breast cancer experience, and, through a series of… Continue reading
Link between cancer and depression
Interesting article in ScienceNow magazine on the link between cancer and depression. Jennifer Couzin-Frankel writes: ” It’s no surprise that a life-threatening disease such as cancer can make you depressed. But what if… Continue reading
Did Grey’s Anatomy portray cancer accurately?
“Doctors, patients say ‘Grey’s’ cancer story isn’t accurate”. So runs the headline in USA Today “The cliffhanger ending on Thursday’s season finale of Grey’s Anatomy left fans worrying that one of the show’s main… Continue reading
Sheryl Crow speaks of her breast cancer experience
Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. In this video clip from 2007, she talks about her fight against the disease, her involvment with the National Breast Cancer Coalition, her… Continue reading
The language of cancer
Recently I attended the Irish Cancer Society Cancer Support Conference where the key-note address was given by inspirational speaker, Chris Moon. Chris, who is a double amputee and former army officer discussed the best way… Continue reading
Jade Goody dies on Mother’s Day
Jade Goody passed away in her sleep this morning at home in Essex. In the past few months, Jade’s story and her decision to die in the public eye has been criticised, villified, admired… Continue reading
