Returning to work after cancer
Some of us choose to work right through our treatment for cancer, while others will find themselves on certified sick leave for a period of time. This may be of a few months duration,… Continue reading
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Safe grilling during the summer season
We have had some beautiful sunny weather here in Ireland recently, and that means the barbecue comes out of retirement for the first time since last summer. Nothing says summer quite like that wonderful… Continue reading
Elizabeth Edwards on “Resilience”
Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Sen. John Edwards, has had more than her share of struggles in the glare of the public spotlight. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a day after her… Continue reading
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
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
