Free resources from the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
The NZBCF provides education and awareness about the importance of early detection with a goal to reduce the number of women dying of breast cancer. The Foundation has produced a range of targeted materials from an e-learning guide, to booklets, factsheets and DVD’s for broad community use. These materials are available free of charge, however [...]
Moving Forward Diary : New Beginnings
Hi everyone, I haven’t posted in my diary for a while. Things have been going forward quietly and healthfully! Work As I only work three days per week, I am finding it a bit tricky to get ongoing work. I am a bit hesitant to move up to four days a week just yet as [...]
My Breast Cancer Story by Sarah Hill
Hi everyone, This week, we feature Sarah’s breast cancer story. Sarah tells a sometimes common story of being young in the breast cancer system. And also the amount of waiting sometimes required between steps in the system. Sarah, you have been through a lot and come through in amazing form. Thanks for sharing this Sarah! x [...]
The search for good hospital pyjamas……
Hi everyone, This week, I feature a column from Stephanie Devine from Essential Luxuries for Cancer. She is featuring her top product of the month – the lovely pyjamas. I must say that I can relate 100% as the day before my surgery, I had a panic attack going from shop to shop looking for [...]
Young breast cancer patients need care tailored to age-specific needs: report
BY SHERYL UBELACKER, THE CANADIAN PRESS APRIL 19, 2013 in the Montreal Gazette Katie Evans of Ottawa is shown. Evans was 26 when she learned she had breast cancer, but it took seven months to get that diagnosis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Katie Evans TORONTO – An organization dedicated to supporting younger women with breast cancer is calling [...]
Moving Forward Diary: Diabetes, surgery and media
Life is always a series of highs and low. This week, I experienced an unusual high. After being told I had pre-diabetes a little while ago, my latest blood tests revealed that my blood sugar levels are normal. I was rapt; I have lost a kilo and am watching my eating more than usual. I [...]
