Five Cancer Practices That Must Stop! Zosia Chustecka April 5, 2012 — Five common cancer procedures and tests have been identified that are not supported by evidence and should no longer be used, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Oncologists should stop the unnecessary use of chemotherapy [...]
How Doctors choose to Die
Doctors http://www.guardian.co.uk/ How doctors choose to die When faced with a terminal illness, medical professionals, who know the limits of modern medicine, often opt out of life-prolonging treatment. An American doctor explains why the best death can be the least medicated – and the art of dying peacefully, at home guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 8 February 2012 [...]
Dagga, Hubbly could cause cancer
Dagga, hubbly could give you cancer 25.01.2012 Smoking tobacco, using a hubbly bubbly pipe and smoking dagga (marijuana), puts young people at high risk of developing oral- and oro-pharyngeal cancers. This message was highlighted by the South African Dental Association (SADA) at a press briefing in Cape Town this week. In the past, these types [...]
Smoking after Cancer Diagnosis
Many still smoke after cancer diagnosis 23.01.2012 A substantial number of lung and colorectal cancer patients continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer, according to a new report published in CANCER. The study provides valuable information on which cancer patients may need help to quit smoking. According the study continuing smoking after a cancer [...]
Fatigue from Chemotherapy may worsen
Women treating breast cancer with chemotherapy may experience exhaustion for a years following treatment, a new study confirms. The study was published in the American Cancer Society’s current issue of CANCER by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center. Please read it at http://www.medicaldaily.com/news/20111206/8114/breast-cancer-chemotherapy-study-fatigue-women-treatment-cancer.htm
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 [...]
Tips for a Healthy Holiday!
’Healthy for the Holidays’– 10 tips for cancer survivors. Surviving the holidays with one’s waistline, bank account and sanity intact can be challenging for everyone, but the season affords specific pitfalls – and opportunities – for cancer survivors who are mindful of staying healthy throughout the season and beyond. One in 20 adults in the [...]
Cancer Survival Study
Some cancer survivors in England and Wales are living nearly six times longer than 40 years ago, figures show. But the Macmillan Cancer Support data highlights a “woeful” lack of progress for some types of the disease, such as lung and stomach cancer. To read more about this interesting study, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15726810
Survivors face Health Challenges
Cancer survivors of both genders and any age will face a variety of challenges to their health long after their initial cancer diagnosis and treatment. Vigilant post-cancer follow-up care is very important to address these challenges for the most successful outcome. “Follow-up care and long-term management of the challenges that can arise following treatment of [...]
Managing Side Effects
Useful information from www.cancercare.org Are you or a loved one coping with side effects from cancer treatments? You’ll find reliable information and helpful resources in our side effects section of our website. Listen to our podcasts: Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention Controlling Cancer Pain: [...]
Poor Access to Cancer Treatment.
By Anso Thom. Cancer patients relying on the state health system are increasingly struggling to access timeous treatment or their diagnosis and treatment is delayed until it is too late, cancer advocacy and support organisations have warned. Their warnings come in a week where the South African health minister addressed stakeholders on non-communicable diseases and [...]
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