My trip to the chemo room…..

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 [...]

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Website for Bra’s.

An excellent website for everything you need to know about bra’s! http://www.lindasonline.com/

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Livestrong Link

http://www.youtube.com/livestrongarmy A link to motivational videos from Livestrong.

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U N Meeting on NCD’s – update

        Dear Colleagues,    It was exciting to participate in the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in New York on September 19-20, and witness the results of months of preparation and tireless advocacy by people around the globe. All of the 193 UN member states attended the two-day [...]

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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 [...]

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Useful Mesothelioma website

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance is a leading online resource providing comprehensive information about this rare cancer.  Visit the site to learn more about exposure risks, symptoms, and treatment options of the disease.  You can also visit their Community Resource Network, which connects patients and families with valuable resources needed during the cancer battle. http://www.mesothelioma.com/

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Survivors spend more on Health Care

      (HealthNewsDigest.com) – University Park, Pa. — Approximately 12 million people in the United States are cancer survivors. On average, their medicalcare costs $4,000 to $5,000 more annually than the care of people who have never had cancer, according to Penn State researchers. Those who are treated for and survive cancer are susceptible [...]

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New Global ACS Website

        June 3, 2011 The American Cancer Society is pleased to share with you a special preview of our new global cancer Web site, which will launch to the general public in two weeks. This interactive community  will serve as a place for cancer survivors, caregivers, and those affected by cancer around [...]

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New Mesothelioma link

http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/.  Mesothelioma Symptoms is an extensive database of information and resources for patients and their families to better understand the Symptoms of Mesothelioma and the various aspects of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, as well as mesothelioma life expectancy. Mesothelioma is diagnosed to over 3,000 people each year and it is considered one of the most deadliest forms of cancer in [...]

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Asco’s new website

    New ASCO Website Showcases Progress Against Cancer Today ASCO launched a new website, CancerProgress.Net, to highlight the significant progress against cancer in the past 40 years and the research that made it possible. The site’s central feature is an oncologist-curated, interactive timeline of milestones in cancer research. The timeline was developed under the [...]

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Nutrition and Physical Activity

    Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: Answers to Common Questions This document is part of an article developed by the American Cancer Society 2006 Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer Survivorship Advisory Committee. The full article, written for heath care professionals, Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: An [...]

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