Survivors of Cancer’s Family and Friends, Seven Tips for Helping Loved Ones Diagnosed With Cancer
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009The Canadian Cancer Society’s 2009 report says that 40 per cent of women and 45 per cent of men will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Staggering numbers, aren’t they?
Cancer patients’ friends and families often feel helpless and at a loss as to what to do when they learn of a loved one’s […]
Cancer Survival and Attitude: The Power of Positive Thinking About Cancer, Have We Gone Too Far? One Author Says Yes
Thursday, October 15th, 2009This morning, CBC Radio’s program “The Current,” featured author Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book, Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America
In her book, Ehrenreich takes a trenchant look into America’s obsession with presenting a “positive” image at all times and at all costs. Spurred by her own reaction to a bout of […]
Another Worthy Fundraiser for Cancer plus the Vancouver Sun’s series on Breast Cancer
Monday, October 5th, 2009Did you participate in yesterday’s Run for the Cure? I walked it with my friend Penny and once again was overwhelmed at the sea of pink out to raise money for breast cancer research.
Some of the outfits were hilarious, the group of women with pink bras over their T-shirts, the pink hair, and pink […]
Vancouver Sun to Present Week-long Series on Breast Cancer Starting Oct. 3.
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 The Canadian Cancer Society’s 2009 report says that 40 per cent of women and 45 per cent of men will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Staggering statistics, aren’t they?
Given the stats, you probably know someone, if not yourself, who’s had the disease. When I was diagnosed 10 years ago, I got […]
Run for the Cure, How Friends and Family Can Help Recently Diagnosed Cancer Patients
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 The statistics are staggering. The Canadian Cancer Society’s 2009 report says that 40 per cent of women and 45 per cent of men will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Which means that you undoubtedly know someone, a friend or family member, who has been diagnosed with cancer.
As a survivor myself and someone […]
The Run for the Cure, Tips for Helping Friends and Family Recently Diagnosed With Cancer
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009The Run for the Cure is less than a week away, are you planning to participate? Scheduled for Oct. 4 this year, the run is
Canada’s largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, and education and awareness programs.Each year, thousands of Canadians of all ages and from all […]
The Run for the Cure, Tips for Helping Friends and Family Recently Diagnosed With Cancer
Monday, September 28th, 2009As a 10-year survivor, I get very, very emotional every time I participate in the run for the cure, which is being held in less than a week on Oct. 4. That sea of pink t-shirts, with survivors and survivors’ friends and family is overwhelming emotionally. Despite being 10 years out from my diagnosis, I […]
Life After A Cancer Diagnosis
Friday, September 18th, 2009I recently got an email from an employee with the B.C. Cancer Foundation who was busy getting ready for The Run for the Cure, on Oct. 4. Seeing that sea of pink shirts always chokes me up and makes me cry.
Last week I met a woman on the Bainbridge Island ferry who’s a young cancer […]