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Mesothelioma Awareness

29. June 2010

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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 [...]

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Mesothelioma Center

18. June 2010

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Mesothelioma Center

www.Asbestos.com
This important  site features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure (lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.).  Unlike other sites, Asbestos.com has achieved HON code approval (Health On the Net (HON).   Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation that works to preserve the accuracy and trustworthiness of Web-based [...]

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Cancer and Careers

18. June 2010

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Cancer and Careers

A resource for working women with cancer.
This is an organization devoted to “changing the face of cancer in the workplace”.   They have a wonderful website: www.cancerandcareers.org with all kinds of helpful information for the patient, employers and oncology professionals.

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Alexander Technique

17. June 2010

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Alexander Technique

We had a great support group meeting on Monday at Vincent Palotti Hospital.   We had 15 survivors present.   Tessa Viotti talked on the use of Alexander technique as a tool in  adjusting to you cancer .
Please see attached article on the Alexancer Technique for more information.
The essence of this  tool is about greater self [...]

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Radiation

13. March 2010

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Radiation

Link to very good radiation information:
http://www.rtanswers.org/index.aspx

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International Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Foundation

27. January 2010

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International Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Foundation

The International CML Foundation Launches, A New Beacon in the Treatment of CML.
Read about the launch on the website of The Max Foundation.

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Free PC game: Remission

27. January 2010

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A very nice free PC game: Re-mission. http://www.re-mission.net/
It is aimed at children of cancer patients and was written to help them cope through a medium they are very familiar with.
“Imagine that you’re working in a research laboratory during the day. You watch cancer cells multiplying under a microscope. At night, you go home [...]

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Occupational Health and Safety

22. December 2009

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Occupational Health and Safety

Vivienne Stern & Associates
Occupational Health & Safety Consultant / Ergonomist
Good Health is Good Business
Occupational Health and Safety is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protection of the safety, health and welfare of employees incorporating the disciplines of Occupational Hygiene, Safety and Medicine through various strategies, including risk assessment and risk control.

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Questions on Cancer

18. November 2009

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Questions on Cancer

If you are just starting you journey with cancer it is of great importance that you remain in control as much as you can. One way of achieving this is by asking questions to your healthcare therapists that will empower you to understand what is going to be happening next. This might seem very insignificant [...]

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Any Question about any Cancer?

8. September 2009

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Any Question about any Cancer?

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer.  On their Cancerbackup website, you can find over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Home

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Helping Children Deal with Recurrence or Progressive Illness

2. September 2009

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Helping Children Deal with Recurrence or Progressive Illness

For a person with cancer, one of the hardest things to go through is when the cancer keeps growing during treatment or comes back after treatment is over. It is hard for their loved ones, too, and may be extra hard for young children and teens.
You may find that you are even more worried now [...]

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