Chris made this mixed media piece about two years before he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Chris is a hard-nosed, stubborn, foul-mouthed, cynical, crude SOB. He gets away with it because he’s also irritatingly smart, talented, cuttingly funny and compassionate. Three years ago I got a call from him as he was waiting for the results [...]
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
Website for Bra’s.
An excellent website for everything you need to know about bra’s! http://www.lindasonline.com/
Cause We Can!
Cause We Can is both an ideology and a grouping of 4 ordinary okes challenging ourselves in ultra-endurance racing for the benefit our personal charities/Causes. For individual reasons in recent years we have decided to challenge our perception of our limitations and at the same time have a bucket-load of fun competing against one another to [...]
Caregiving – Useful Links
Caregiving CancerCare client Elise, with her husband, Phil (read her story) Are you caring for a loved one with cancer? We offer free support and resources to help you take care of yourself and your loved one, including: Connect® Education Workshops Stress Management for Caregivers Managing the Fatigue [...]
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 [...]
Link to Photo’s from Un Meeting
Dear Linda, In Times Square, the New York Timesand circling the UN on billboards pulled by cyclists—the faces of our movement are all over New York City. More than 150,000 LIVESTRONG supporters made their voices heard loud and clear and because of you the UN Summit on non-communicable [...]
Livestrong Link
http://www.youtube.com/livestrongarmy A link to motivational videos from Livestrong.
Useful Cancer related websites
SOME CANCER RELATED WEBSITES GENERAL INFORMATION www.cancersource.com Information about cancer and treatments for the public and professionals. www.oncolink.upenn.edu Comprehensive information provided by the University of Pennsylvania suitable for the lay person. www.cansa.co.za Local site for the South African National Cancer Association. www.aicr.org Diet, nutrition and recipe focused, by the American Institute for Cancer Research. www.cancer.org [...]
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: [...]
Special Assignment – SABC3 21 September 2011.
PRESS RELEASE: BEHIND HER SMILE. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: SABC 3 21.30. DATE OF BROADCAST: 21 SEPTEMBER 2011 PRODUCER: FATHIMA SIMJEE, Health-e News Service In a non-descript face brick house in Kagiso, an extraordinary battle is being waged against impossible odds. A 38-year-old single mother, Nozipho Mgoma is fighting for her life. Her body is [...]
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