Living Beyond Diagnosis
Anna Wallace is a highly motivated breast cancer advocate, who was so inspired by attending the 10th annual conference for younger women affected by breast cancer in 2010, that she came back to the UK with… Continue reading
Tag Archive: Cancer
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Reflections on a Blogoversary
The JBBC blog is two years old this month and from the outset my aim was to lessen the feeling of isolation among cancer survivors. This has evolved over time to encompass more than cancer… Continue reading
Guest Post: Takin’ it Back
Today’s guest post comes from Jessica, author of the Life with Gertrude blog. Gertrude is my port. Yep. I named my port. Figured that if it was going to sleep with me, see… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
Last week I posted on the latest research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which reports that higher alpha-carotene blood levels were associated with a lower risk of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.… Continue reading
Death of legendary actress Susannah York
British actress Susannah York – one of the most memorable film faces of the 1960s – has died from cancer aged 72. She achieved international fame in a string of classic movies and… Continue reading
9 Ways to Live a Longer and Better Life
It’s hard to keep track of the latest research on what’s good for you and what isn’t. But there are definitely strategies that will help you live a longer, healthier life. Check… Continue reading
Michael Douglas amazed by support
I’ve just been reading an interview with the actor Michael Douglas in the current issue of PEOPLE magazine. Douglas, who is currently undergoing treatment for throat cancer, is promoting his new movie, Wall Street: Money… Continue reading
8 foods to beat chemo-brain
Can this Indian spice help boost brain power? Are you struggling with chemo-brain post treatment? Did you know that new research on so-called “brain foods” show that some chemicals in the foods we… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
I have vivid memories as a child of jars of beetroot swimming in dreadful vinegar, which almost put me off it forever. Luckily I discovered later in life how flavoursome and versatile this root vegetable can be. Beetroot… Continue reading
Fertility hope after cancer
Scientists have found a way to awaken dormant ovarian follicles, possibly making more eggs available for reproduction during a woman’s lifespan – more eggs would significantly raise the odds of older or infertile… Continue reading
