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 [...]
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
PINK DRIVE Mammography Unit
The PinkDrive Mobile Mammography Unit is active at the following venues – and offers mammograms free of charge to uninsured women: Macassar Clinic (every Monday) – Cnr Musica & Hospital Avunue; Macassar – 021 857 2330 Kleinvlei CHC (every Tuesday) – Cnr Albert Philander & Melkbos Streets; Kleinvlei – 021 904 4416 or 0797332106 [...]
Lymphedema and Breast Cancer
This article highlights how breast cancer survivors’ quality of life was affected since they developed lymphedema of the arm. These women attended the practice over a period of time for the management of their symptoms. They were all exposed to breast cancer surgery AND radiation-therapy post breast cancer diagnosis. Some of these women were employed [...]
HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Support
Introduction to the Community Welcome to the HER2 community page site. This is your opportunity to talk to other people who have been affected by breast cancer – patients, survivors, husbands, partners, sons, daughters and good friends. Become part of this community. Subscription is free. Write about your experiences. Your journey. The highs. The lows. [...]
Specialist Mastectomy Wear Boutique
A couple of months ago my mom, Jean, and I decided to do something for all ladies who have had and will have breast cancer. My mom had breast cancer some years ago and, after having a mastectomy, she always found it difficult to find well fitted, beautiful bras and swimwear. We then realised that [...]
Book: Why I Wore Lipstick to my mastectomy
http://www.whyiworelipstick.com/v2/home.html A soulful, surprising coming of age journey by a dynamo who used her own adversity as a platform for examining issues all young women face. Having finished journalism school and landed her dream job at age 27, the last thing Geralyn Lucas expects to hear is a breast cancer diagnosis. She decides to go [...]
Book: Hearing the Stream – a Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey
Hearing the Stream A Survivor’s Journey into the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer By Diane Lane Chambers, Breast Cancer Survivor Crafts Inspiring Chronicle CONIFER, COLORADO—Each year, according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 275,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. The lifetime risk for a woman of developing [...]
Book: Breast Cancer Husband
Breast Cancer Husband by Marc Silver “The book that breast cancer patients and their families have been waiting for. Here’s a practical guide for the too many husbancs who will need it” Cokie Roberts, news analyst and breast cancer survivor When Marc Silver’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, he was far [...]
Book: Your Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook
Your Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook – by Judy C. Kneece Your Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook has been called the most effective and empowering breast cancer book both by patients and healthcare professionals. This valuable book is designed for the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient. It provides the patient with current, easy-to-understand explanations of procedures and [...]
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