Tag Archive: Cancer

Did Grey’s Anatomy portray cancer accurately?

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“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

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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

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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

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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

Wendy Richard documentary on TV tonight

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  EastEnders star Wendy Richard, who lost her battle with cancer last month, urged those undergoing cancer treatment to never give up in a moving documentary. The documentary, Wendy Richard: To Tell You The Truth,… Continue reading

Herbal remedies

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I have written before that I believe that herbal remedies may have a role to play in maintaining health after cancer treatment. I have found it very effective in treating certain medical conditions I… Continue reading

Yoga Benefits Cancer Patients

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  ScienceDaily (Mar. 2, 2009) — Women undertaking a ten week program of 75 minute Restorative Yoga (RY) classes gained positive differences in aspects of mental health such as depression, positive emotions, and… Continue reading

Gene that plays key role in cancer identified

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Karolinska Institutet scientists have identified a gene that regulates the activity of another gene called p53, which protects against cancer. Writing about their work in the journal Molecular Cell, the researchers have revealed the… Continue reading

Thank you Jade, you have helped to save lives

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  Martina Devlin, writing in the Irish Independent, yesterday: JADE Goody has influenced my behaviour. I never dreamed it was possible — I usually change channels or turn the page when I see… Continue reading

Jade Goody: The Blog Debate Continues

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Jade Goody  – the debate continues. So many people blogging on Jade this past week. Tom Leonard in the Telegraph tells us that America just doesn’t get this Jade Goody thing , letting us  know… Continue reading