Aspirin may fight cervical cancer in HIV infected women. 19.01.2012 Aspirin should be evaluated for its ability to prevent the development of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women, says a new international report. The report, published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, says this simple and inexpensive solution has the potential to provide enormous benefit for [...]
Breast Cancer and Yoga
Tari Prinster, a yoga instructor at the OM Yoga Center on Broadway, is targeting her classes to a very specific clientel: breast cancer survivors. // <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function() { if (!(window.history.pushState === undefined)) { link = $(' '); $('.minipicturebox').prepend(link); } }); // ]]> Seventeen years ago, Prinster, now 66, first started practicing yoga because she wanted [...]
Breast reconstruction – or not?
I had a bi-lateral mastectomy in 2008 and after the surgery my surgeon advised me not to have reconstruction. My sister died of breast cancer at a young age and he believed that without reconstruction, a re-occurrence will be picked up more quickly. I didn’t question this but knew (internally) that I couldn’t deal with [...]
Useful Mesothelioma website
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance is a leading online resource providing comprehensive information about this rare cancer. Visit the site to learn more about exposure risks, symptoms, and treatment options of the disease. You can also visit their Community Resource Network, which connects patients and families with valuable resources needed during the cancer battle. http://www.mesothelioma.com/
Cancer and Bone Health
A useful link to information on Bone Health and Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Prostate Cancer. http://www.cancercare.org/tagged/bone_health
Risks of Cancer Survival
LESLIE TOLDO. 08/07/2011. Childhood cancer survivors on average live 10 years less than the rest of us, mainly because being a survivor opens the door to new risks. Tanasia Dogan knows that all too well. After sinus cancer in high school left her disfigured, she’s just starting to go out in public again. “Embarrassed and [...]
PLWC GOLF DAY – 26 October 2011
PLWC is hosting a fundraising GOLF DAY on 26 OCTOBER 2011 at the Houghton Golf Club. To assist in this Golf Day being a success and to raise the required funds, we have secured the attendance of some high profile sportsmen and individuals in the entertainment industry. Please refer to the information leaflet by clicking [...]
Infertility and Cancer
Infertility Issues for newly diagnosed Cancer Patients – Male and Female:- PLWC would like to refer our website visitors to these links until we have South African Data available . This is an important topic and when you are diagnosed with cancer you must please discuss these issues with your oncologist !! See a specialist [...]
CANCER.VIVE. – Survivors celebrating Life!
Basic Information: General information Cancer.vive is a special project of PLWC by a group of survivors who aim to create awareness of survivorship of this disease. Honouring those who have lost their battle and most importantly raise funds and awareness to fight the disease through education. Our main event is an annual countrywide [...]
Regrets of a Smoker
It is impossible not to notice David Mkefa’s unusually hoarse voice. A tall and strong man, Mkefa smiles easily when he talks about living with cancer and his belief that it is directly linked to the fact that he smoked cigarettes. “The diagnosis of cancer and the soccer World Cup inspired me to stop [...]
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