People Living with Cancer

Mesothelioma Awareness

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. It is a rare condition that has a very long latency period in terms of symptoms arising from the time of exposure. In most cases, mesothelioma symptoms can take as long as 20 to 50 years to arise. Unfortunately for many patients, mesothelioma [...]

Interesting article on Survivorship

Conquering the big C

Latest News in Breast Cancer Research

Researchers continue to make important progress in treating breast cancer.
To read more:  Latest News in Breast Cancer Research
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Latest News in Blood Cancer Research

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Highlights from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology
To read more:  Latest News in Blood Cancer Research

Strengthening the Spirit

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Life changes in many ways when you or a loved one develops cancer. You might find yourself turning to your spiritual side more often to help you to cope. Or, you may begin to question your faith. Both of these reactions are normal as you try to re-orient your life during a time of crisis. [...]

Caregivers: How can you help yourself?

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Caregivers are individuals who provide emotional and physical care for a person with cancer. Being a caregiver can be a full time job, and
caregivers often put their own needs or feelings aside while caring for their loved one. Taking good care of yourself is an important part of
being a caregiver. This can improve your quality [...]

My Journey with Breast Cancer

http://www.health-e.org.za/cancer/news/article.php?uid=20032722
Cancer survivor Jenny Heunis recently met her idol and fellow cancer survivor Lance Armstrong when he visited Cape Town. Heunis shares her story of triumph and how being mentally and physically strong helped her to pull through challenging times.
In April 2000 I saw, my now, no longer gynaecologist, with a really sore and lumpy [...]

Immunotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Immunotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Johannes Vieweg, MD

The absence of curative therapies for advanced or recurrent forms of prostate cancer mandates continued development of novel, more effective treatment regimens……
To read more:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1831540/

The New Survivors

“Jasan Zimmerman was 6 months old when he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma of the left neck in 1976.  First the cancer was surgically removed, then he was treated with rediation.  Perhaps it was exposure to all that radiation that caused the thyeroid cancer when he was 15…..”
To read whole story : The New Survivors[1]
ref:  http://www.psychologytoday.com/node/30404

PLWC Director featured in latest Runners World

“Carl Liebenberg was diagnosed with cancer in 1998 and after undergoing nine months of chemotherapy and two rounds of abdominal surgery, he is now cancer-free….”
To read the whole story: Runnersworld-1carl[1]