MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'awareness month'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:58:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182218&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fu-s-president-barack-obama-proclaims-september-2011-as-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-what-should-you-know%2F Today, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September 2010 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ will honor the women who have lost their lives to the disease, support those who are currently battling the disease, and celebrate with those who have beaten the disease.  Today, U.S. President Barack [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182218 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:03:15 +0100 5182218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182219&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F31%2Fnocc-to-host-annual-walk-to-break-the-silence-on-ovarian-cancer-in-the-greater-washington-d-c-area%2F The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Central Maryland Chapter announces its annual “Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer” to be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Quiet Waters Park, located in Annapolis, Maryland. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Central Maryland Chapter announces its 2nd Annual “Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer” to be [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182219 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:16:36 +0100 5182219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008159&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1408     July is Cord Blood awareness month. What exactly is cord blood? Umbilical cord blood is the blood collected from the umbilical cord immediately following the birth of a child. This blood provided nourishment for the baby during pregnancy, but once the baby is delivered, umbilical cord blood is no longer necessary. Umbilical cord blood is rich in multipotent hematopoietic “stem cells” (or blood stem cells). These cord blood stem cells produce the cellular ingredients necessary for the blood and the immune system. When the umbilical cord blood cells are transplanted into patients, they can help restore the immune and blood systems to help fight diseases and replace diseased blood. Collecting your child’s umbilical cord blood and saving it in a cord blood ban... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008159 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:45:35 +0100 5008159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848004&cid=t_363670_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F20%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-20-2011%2F You probably noticed by now, but we’re all excited that it’s not only Mental Health Awareness Month, but a few days ago on May 18, our bloggers participated in blogging for mental health. It’s been a wonderful week spreading information about mental health and busting stigma that still exists on mental illness. Why is spreading mental health awareness and fighting prejudice so important? About ten years ago, I was talking to a college classmate about depression. He was just 20 years old and I was a few years older and several years ahead of him in terms of my experience with mental illness. I had witnessed the impact depression had on my grandfather when I was 16. When the topic of mental illness and depression came up, he passionately voiced his opinions to me. He felt t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848004 Fri, 20 May 2011 10:24:20 +0100 4848004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841583&cid=t_363670_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F18%2Fmental-health-blog-party-why-do-i-blog-about-mental-health%2F As part of May Is Mental Health Awareness Month, many of us here at PsychCentral are participating in a Mental Health Blog Party hosted by the American Psychological Association. Today, May 18, we are all blogging about mental health awareness. Here’s my contribution. Why do I blog about mental health? I want to explain to people that depression and other mood disorders aren’t yuppie diseases for folks with the time and resources to ruminate and obsess, that they can be life-threatening illnesses. That’s right. Depression kills. It killed my godmother — my mom’s younger sister — at the tender age of 43. It kills approximately 800,000 people across the globe every year. Suicide takes more lives than traffic accidents, lung disease, and AIDs, and it is the second leading cause o... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841583 Wed, 18 May 2011 14:01:37 +0100 4841583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704713&cid=t_363670_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F12%2F6-tips-for-living-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder-in-college%2F As Autism Awareness month continues, April is a time of transition for many high school seniors, as they learn what colleges and universities they got into. So it seems like an ideal time to talk about autism and college, and some tips to help with the transition. The excerpt below is from the book, Living Well on the Spectrum by author Valerie L. Gaus, Ph.D. The book is a self-help book that helps a person with an autism spectrum disorder identify life goals and the steps needed to achieve them. Read on for the excerpt… April is the month when most high school seniors receive their college acceptance letters and begin to plan the next phase of their lives. The transition from high school to college can be very difficult for people on the spectrum. All too often I am referred a youn... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704713 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:05:05 +0100 4704713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684431&cid=t_363670_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F06%2Fshould-you-tell-your-employer-you-have-autism%2F April is Autism Awareness Month, and in helping to promote awareness of autism, I’m pleased to provide an excerpt from the book, Living Well on the Spectrum by author Valerie L. Gaus, Ph.D. The book is a self-help book that helps a person with an autism spectrum disorder identify life goals and the steps needed to achieve them. One of the concerns I often hear from people with an autism spectrum disorder is about work and their career. In fact, just last evening while hosting our weekly Q&A on mental health issues here at Psych Central, the question came up whether a person should tell a potential employer about their Asperger’s (the mildest form of autism). While I am not a lawyer, my suggestion was that it probably wasn’t relevant for many jobs and not something tha... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684431 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:16:41 +0100 4684431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455438&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmy-new-challenge-thanks-to-breast-cancer%2F My blog has been neglected by the fact that I am in over my head. Here I am in the middle of my pursuit of a second bachelor’s degree in nursing, wondering if I can weather it through. This is tough stuff. It helps to remind myself, though, that if it was easy there wouldn’t be a nursing shortage. There is a lot of stuff to learn, but I think a nurse needs to know all of it. So I am stuck in the middle of the program feeling a little bit challenged. I felt in over my head during breast cancer treatment too. Starting with two surgeries and then 6 months of chemotherapy, there were times I wondered if I could tough it out. The truth is we have no choice, we have to go on. One thing that we must do after we have been diagnosed with breast cancer is to resolve that we will get through it. ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455438 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:03:55 +0100 4455438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372213&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F19%2Flibbys-hope%25e2%2584%25a2-proudly-announces-a-strategic-partnership-with-womens-oncology-research-dialogue%2F It is our privilege and honor to announce a strategic partnership between Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ and Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue. It is our privilege and honor to announce a strategic partnership between Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ (LH) and Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue (WORD). WORD’s overarching mission is to raise gynecologic cancer awareness and fund related scientific [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372213 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:22:53 +0100 4372213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119530&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmen-fight-in-the-pink-too%2F I want to use this blog entry to wholeheartedly thank all the men who have taken up the cause against breast cancer. It is no surprise that more and more men are getting in the fight — breasts are not only beautiful, they belong to the women men love. From small local groups who participate in the various breast cancer walks to large national organizations, these guys are often motivated by a breast cancer diagnosis that hit close to home. Many of their stories are about their loved ones who battled the disease. When over 200,000 women are diagnosed yearly, you know a lot of men are waking up to the ravages and heartache breast cancer causes. The NFL is perhaps the biggest organization of men against breast cancer. For the past few years we have seen the players don pink cleats, gloves, ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119530 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:40:15 +0100 4119530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105998&cid=t_363670_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FMlWwBpbP1ZM%2F October is international “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”; or “Octobre Rose” (“Pink October”) in France. This is an opportunity for patient groups, charities or states to raise awareness about breast cancer and reiterate the importance of screening. In France, more than 52,000 new breast cancer cases are estimated in 2010, making it the most common cancer amongst women. Thus, the “Octobre Rose” campaign aims to overcome the reluctance of women to take part in breast cancer screening. Among the many initiatives and digital strategies that are emerging throughout Europe is the digital engagement campaign “La Chaine Rose” from pharmaceutical company Roche in France. Social media to engage a community against breast cancer Pharmaceutical marketers and co... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105998 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:00:30 +0100 4105998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086460&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbe-the-manager-of-your-breast-cancer-treatment%2F Taking charge of our care after a breast cancer diagnosis is not something most people do with any great confidence. Most of us are reluctant to challenge or question our doctors’ directives. Ultimately, though, we need to get grounded and find a way to get involved. The doctors have the knowledge and experience, but we have the intuition and ultimate responsibility for our life. Becoming a manager of your health care doesn’t mean you have to have all the expertise of a physician; it simply means that you take the initiative to learn about the disease, its treatment options, and the best services available to you. It might include asking your doctor for more explicit information or seeking second opinions from other providers. It definitely means that you put some focus on learning... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086460 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:35:13 +0100 4086460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082277&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-warriors-become-champions-for-the-cause%2F This past Saturday, the Wayne State Warriors football team came blazing through a gigantic inflated “W” onto Adams Field in Detroit, to the cheers and ovation of the crowd. Along with their brilliant green-and-gold helmets and green home jerseys, their cleats were tied with pink laces resembling the pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This was a big game for the Warriors. Their support and solidarity for breast cancer awareness may not have meant much to the collegiate fans hoping for another win, but it mattered to the 200,000 women that will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and it mattered to the millions of survivors in this nation hoping for a cure. Football is big, really big. But there are a few things that are bigger than beating an opponent, and beating br... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082277 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:11:01 +0100 4082277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065554&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fback-to-basics-with-dr-kristi-funk%2F This week I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Kristi Funk again. I previously interviewed Dr. Funk during last year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Funk has been active in breast cancer awareness, surgery, and treatment since she was Director of Patient Education at Cedars-Sinai Breast Center in Los Angeles. In 2009, she left to open the Pink Lotus Breast Center. She is truly a treasure trove of knowledge and a dedicated warrior in the fight against breast cancer. I will include some of the great things I learned from talking with Dr. Funk over the next few blog entries. One of the important things we discussed was the role of diet and exercise in reducing the risk of breast cancer. More evidence continues to emerge to support findings that breast cancer is affected by a woma... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065554 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:52:21 +0100 4065554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4061032&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-stink-over-pink%2F Although I am elated by the pink hue around the world this October, there are some who don’t see everything through the same rose-colored glasses. There is a lot of opposition and even anger over the fact that breast cancer is receiving more attention than other cancers. While I don’t believe for a moment that it is more important to cure breast cancer than other cancers, I do think it affects more people than any other cancer. In the United States, lung cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer annually in both sexes, followed by breast cancer for women and prostate cancer for men. But think about the number of people affected by breast cancer. When a woman gets cancer, her family gets cancer. Her children, husband, mother, and father are affected because she is the caregiver. It... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4061032 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:41:54 +0100 4061032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045291&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fis-your-life-worth-the-cost-of-an-annual-mammogram%2F Driving home tonight I heard a radio ad for a local clinic that will provide mammograms for 85 dollars. Apparently, as the ad puts it, if you don’t have insurance a mammogram can cost you hundreds of dollars. The significance of a mammogram in the effort to detect breast cancer early and save lives is enormous. That makes 85 bucks a real bargain — who wouldn’t pay that amount to save their life? The sad thing is that millions of women in America don’t have insurance, and many of them can’t afford 85 dollars either. There are clinics and organizations nationwide, however, that will provide mammograms for free to women who don’t have insurance and can’t afford to pay for one. I urge anyone in this situation to call their local American Cancer Society office to inquire about fre... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045291 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:57:12 +0100 4045291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031441&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fpink-is-the-color-of-hope%2F Once again the world is ablaze in pink. I love this time of year. I love walking into the stores and seeing pink signs and merchandise front and center. It reminds me that we are all in this together — that there are companies and people and organizations united for one month to promote breast cancer awareness and raise money for breast cancer treatment and research. This year there are banks promoting credit cards decorated with pink ribbons, as well as other merchandise I never would have thought could push pink. One interesting new campaign comes from Sutter Home, a vineyard that provides an overlay of their wine cap wound in a pink ribbon. If you add this overlay to your Facebook profile picture, Sutter Home for Hope (their organization) will donate a dollar to breast cancer treatmen... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031441 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:06:01 +0100 4031441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3980976&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcelebrate-the-story-of-your-breast-cancer-warrior%2F When I got my breast cancer diagnosis, my biggest fear was dying from cancer and not getting an opportunity to make an impact in this world. I didn’t suddenly want to be rich or famous, but I wanted to make sure that I had touched lives. What would be my legacy? How would people remember me? I thought about the shoeboxes of collected memories under my bed, and the neatly stacked file folders with interesting projects I wanted to start — would there be time, and would those memories matter to anyone else? Six years later, I have had time to put my memories on the wall and share them with my family and friends. I have been able to put my projects in perspective, and I am embarking on a new mission to get a second bachelor’s degree, this one in nursing, so I can truly be of some val... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3980976 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:45:07 +0100 3980976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3925055&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2Fu-s-president-barack-obama-proclaims-september-2010-as-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month%2F Yesterday, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September 2010 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all those lost to and living with ovarian cancer, and we renew our commitment to developing effective screening methods, improving treatments, and ultimately defeating this disease. The White House Office of the Press [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3925055 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:36:36 +0100 3925055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889278&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FRCq7mA4zsbA%2Fetsy-crafts-cancer I’m a dreamer, not a crafter. I’ve got material for four baby blankets floating around my apartment. But, these newborns may be in middle school before they get their blankies from Aunt Kairol. (Some of it is nifty Amy Butler fabric to boot.) If you have crafty visions AND the follow through to match, or if your friends and family are itching to do something productive for you while you are down and out with cancer or other chronic illnesses, feast your eyes upon these free pattern downloads for crafty patient projects: *  Want a leopard print, tangerine silk, pink taffeta, or camo hospital gown? Try this pattern from Lazy Girl Designs. *  If you are tired of visitors spying your pee-bag, this is an extremely simple pattern for a catheter bag cover. *  In four steps you can cran... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889278 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:45:00 +0100 3889278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865408&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F13%2Fnocc-to-host-6th-annual-walk-to-break-the-silence-on-ovarian-cancer-in-washington-d-c-area%2F The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Central Maryland Chapter announces its 6th Annual “Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer” to be held on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Quiet Waters Park, located in Annapolis, Maryland. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Central Maryland Chapter announces its 6th Annual “Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer” to [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865408 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:04:05 +0100 3865408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494349&cid=t_363670_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F22%2Falcoholism-family-and-the-limits-of-love%2F On April 25th, Hallmark Hall of Fame will broadcast the movie “When Love Is Not Enough — The Lois Wilson Story,” starring Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper (CBS, 9:00 pm ET). The movie, which portrays the life of Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon Family Groups and wife of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson, is based on William G. Borchert’s 2005 book, The Lois Wilson Story: When Love Is Not Enough. Borchert’s earlier screenplay was the basis of the acclaimed movie My Name is Bill W. which starred James Woods, James Garner, and JoBeth Williams. The premiere of the movie also falls during the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.’s (NCADD) 24th Annual Alcohol Awareness Month with its theme, “When Love Is Not Enough: Helping Families Coping With Alco... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494349 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:16:15 +0100 3494349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3472068&cid=t_363670_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcancer-screening-tests-for-women.html It's Cancer Control Month, and one way to control cancer is to avoid it, prevent it, in any way possible. This can be achieved through nutrition as well as practical screening tests, whether you are a man or woman. In this post, the focus is on tests for women...this is the time of year when I have my physical and get the tests done that are recommended. Cancer screening tests women should have include the following:Mammogram - Have them done as often as your doctor suggests to prevent Breast Cancer, or catch it in it's early stages.  I have one every other year.  I am scheduled for one in about 2 weeks.  In my case, I'm thankful that my insurance covers this, without dipping into my deductible.  You should also learn to examine your own breasts between Mammograms, do s... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3472068 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:55:00 +0100 3472068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136615&cid=t_363670_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F32upWk8QQ40%2F It’s January again – funny how that comes around every 12 months, isn’t it? And with January and a new year, we’re back to Glaucoma Awareness Month. It seems that one month isn’t enough to help raise awareness for such a devastating disease. Glaucoma, which is really a group of diseases, hits what people seem to fear most – losing their eyesight. Glaucoma is a silent disease, it has no symptoms in its early stages, nothing that can warn you that it’s going to happen to you. This is why awareness is so important, particularly if you fall into a high risk category. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness around the world. While it’s more common among seniors, even babies can develop it. According to Glaucoma.or... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136615 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:40:38 +0100 3136615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004116&cid=t_363670_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frant-about-change-in-breast-mammogram.html We were told CHANGE would come when the present administration was elected into office, and we've seen a lot of it. Today the big news is the CHANGE that the Federal government is looking to make in Mammogram guidelines, and if those changes come, you can be sure it's going to affect what is and isn't covered by your insurance company....and not for the better. I believe this is all part of what we have to look forward to with the present administration's "health care reform", it's just the beginning. According to new guidelines woman from the age of 40-50 no longer need mammograms. How many of you know woman who are in their 40's, even in their late 30's that have had breast cancer? I can rattle off names in my head, and I'm sure you can too, some have survived thanks to early interventio... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004116 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:29:00 +0100 3004116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995973&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fworld-diabetes-day-2009-an-intro-for-the-newly-diagnosed.html It was a great day this Saturday. Many more people came out for the San Francisco World Diabetes Day event than last year. Probably because the Ferry Building is centrally located and a wonderful place to catch the attention of passers’-by. See how pretty: I’ve got more photos to share, but before I go on, an announcement: [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995973 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:04 +0100 2995973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981293&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwayback-wednesday-diabetes-appreciation.html Here’s a new theme idea for National Diabetes Awareness Month: making peace with your illness. For those of us who already have diabetes, expanded public awareness is nice to have, but doesn’t necessarily change anything.  This train of thought brought me back to my oldest daughter’s little challenge a few years ago… kids are wonderful [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981293 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:27 +0100 2981293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963270&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fexercise-as-medicine.html I’m writing this post as I’ve just returned from a two-hour bike ride. The endorphins are coursing through my veins, and I feel I just have to share: Did you know that exercise is medicine? It really, really is. Good medicine.  Look: there’s a whole global initiative on it. We PWDs know that we’re supposed to [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963270 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:11 +0100 2963270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963288&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fenvious-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month-dont-be%2F This time of year people get breast cancer envy. I agree that sounds a little startling, so let me tell you what I mean. Cancer touches so many lives and there are so many different types of cancer. All of them are insidious. With Breast Cancer Awareness month it is pretty evident that breast cancer gets a lot of attention. I think for many who battle other types of cancer or have watched their loved ones battle colon or lung or brain cancer the question becomes, “Why does breast cancer get all the attention?” This is something that I wonder about as well. Since my niece had childhood leukemia and my dad battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma I think more effort needs to be placed on addressing these types of cancers. My mother also battled lung cancer and I know how egregious that disease i... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963288 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:11:55 +0100 2963288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2959016&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwayback-wednesday-when-a-family-member-gets-it.html In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, I’m trying to re-examine perspectives on this illness from all different angles.  I ran this across this post at the Mayo Clinic blog reminding me of how difficult a new diagnosis can be on family members. And yet, for adults newly diagnosed with diabetes, so many family members [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2959016 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100 2959016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950938&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fcountdown-to-world-diabetes-day-get-ready-for-the-big-blue-test.html Hope you all had a fun Halloween weekend. Somehow the conclusion of that sugar-fest seems a great segue into National Diabetes Awareness Month, no? And the countdown begins to World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14, 2009. Where to begin describing all the activities planned around the web and around the world to “bring diabetes [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950938 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:22:23 +0100 2950938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950952&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FtVk_HdE6I9o%2Fit-cuts-both-ways.php November 1st marks the start of Diabetes Awareness Month.As I think about what that means for me, I start to feel a lot of emotion and anger towards diabetes, and what it means to live with diabetes.  In my case I'm talking specifically about living with type 1 diabetes.Those of us living with diabetes have a really tough tightrope to walk.  On one hand we have to be sure to demonstrate that we can live a "normal" and successful life, with our diabetes.  We have to show that living with diabetes does not limit us in any way.  We have to prove that there is almost nothing we can't do because of diabetes.It is important to demonstrate this, because as soon as we start submitting to limitations, society will feel that they can put limitations on us without our permission.B... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950952 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:36:00 +0100 2950952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939509&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmy-favorite-breast-cancer-program%2F One of my all time favorite programs for Breast Cancer Awareness month is Yoplait’s Save Lids to Save Lives. Just after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I came upon the pink lidded Yoplait yogurt in my super market and took a few home. I loved the yogurt so it became a staple in our home. As I finished each container I rinsed the lid and placed it on the window sill. As the little pile of pink lids accumulated, my two boys, 11 and 14 at the time began to ask about them. I explained that I was saving the lids so other women wouldn’t have to go through breast cancer treatment like I did. That the more lids I saved the more money could go towards research to cure breast cancer. A few days later I noticed that my little pile of pink lids had grown and that I was running out of Yoplait y... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939509 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:03:18 +0100 2939509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920446&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fdr-kristi-funk-on-breast-cancer-and-genetic-testing%2F I was so blessed to get some time to talk with Dr. Kristi Funk in a phone interview. In my last blog I shared the first part of our interview when I asked her about choosing a lumpectomy over a mastectomy. While she was willing to put forth her thoughts on my questions, Dr. Funk is very supportive of her profession as a whole, indicating that a woman needs to discuss all her options with her own surgeon. Genetic testing for the BRCA gene mutation is one of the biggest advancements recently that we have made in the battle against breast cancer in my mind. So this was definitely an issue I wanted to explore further with Dr. Funk. I know that genetic testing is now being examined by oncologists to help determine the types of treatment to prescribe for a patient with breast cancer, but I wante... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920446 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:49:29 +0100 2920446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916351&cid=t_363670_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F2h6n0yZFQOw%2F When I asked Genetics and Health readers to send a greetings to people they know who have survived or going through breast cancer, I knew I would hear from quite a few of you. And I was so touched by your prayers, greetings and short stories of triumph in behalf of your loved ones. Thank you to everyone who responded. Your family and friends are blessed to have people who care for them like you do. And thank you for participating in the Melange Perfume give-away as part of the “Think Pink Campaign” and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the three winners, randomly chosen from 63 responses: Christine, who salutes her mom “she fought and won” Bridget Combs whose friend is a former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, who had BC several years ago at the same time that her daughter was... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916351 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:42:57 +0100 2916351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891025&cid=t_363670_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fstem-cells-and-breast-cancer.html October is breast cancer awareness month, and I'm pleased to have the opportunity to share with you two organizations that are partnering to move us in the direction proper treatment of this disease. There are few of us if any who do not know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, maybe you are reading this and are dealing with it yourself.Cryo-Cell International, Inc., a company that I have been reading and occasionally writing about over the past year or two, is now partnering with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in an effort to study the possibilities of using menstrual stem cells in the treatment of breast cancer. I never was made aware of how rich menstrual blood is in stem cells until reading information on Cryo-Cell's site, for this "baby boomer" it is too late to h... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891025 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:00:00 +0100 2891025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886523&cid=t_363670_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FiEtrGrsAN8w%2F It’s not often you’ll read of a book review in a health blog or on a health site that is not related with losing weight or living a healthier lifestyle, or some such topic. But this book, The Side-Yard Superhero, by Rick D. Niece belongs here too. I was asked if I wanted to review this book about a boy and his childhood friendship with another boy, one who had cerebral palsy. The release was timed to coincide with October and Celebrating Disabilities Awareness Month. When I received the book, I saw that it wasn’t very long, so I decided to squeeze it in between other books I have in my pile. It’s funny because this is Thanksgiving weekend for us in Canada – and the book just seemed very fitting at the same time. Rick Niece, Rickie to his friend Bernie Jones, ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886523 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:37:45 +0100 2886523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865882&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-nfl-goes-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month%2F Number 10 on the Pittsberg Steelers football team wore pink cleats during Sunday night Football so did the quarterback, Ben Rothlesberger. Some of the players on other teams wore pink shoes today too. Coaches on the sidelines had baseball caps with pink beaks. Many players in the NFL wore pink gloves and pink arm bands and used pink towels on the bench. A couple of players even had pink socks on, but they all had a pink ribbon on their helmet. NBC went as far as to post tag lines on the television screen in pink while commentators of most networks broadcasting games wore pink ties. The NFL went pink this weekend for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Big bruising basher football players looking mighty pretty in pink. Some of them did it for their moms, some for their girlfriends or wives but a... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865882 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:22:02 +0100 2865882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859057&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FjcUV7Jmqer4%2Frethink-breast-cancer If my sexual history came with a transcript, you could read that I am anything but a prude.  So in my interview today with Newsweek, why am I so down on the ‘Save the Boobs’ ad campaign that consists exclusively of Canadian MTV host Aliya-Jasmine Sovani (a non-breast cancer patient) strutting her bouncy stuff in a string bikini with the message ‘you know you love them, now save them’? Supporters of the ad say that being snarky, rebellious, and over the top is how we stake out the territory of the young adult cancer message. But what happens when there is actually no message?  This ad is about breasts.  Not about cancer.  So, are we reverting back to avoiding the C-word because we think it’s too grim to sell our own cause?  Is my cancer just too un-hip, un-revolutiona... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859057 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:01:44 +0100 2859057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2857563&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbra-shopping-after-breast-cancer-isnt-the-same%2F My favorite bra is black. It’s not my favorite because it’s black or because it has lace or anything like that, it is because I like the way it makes my breasts feel and look in my sweaters. I couldn’t find that bra in another color, so my favorite bra is black. I got my first bra when I was 12 years old, long before I needed one, and ever since I thought bras were so pretty. I loved shopping for lingerie and especially looking at the varieties of colors and styles of bras. Buying intimate apparel used to be a real favorite excursion. Now shopping for lingerie and especially bras is something I avoid. I didn’t realize that until I thought about the fact that my favorite bra is black and that I should look for another one. Then it occurred to me that I wasn’t t... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2857563 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:07:39 +0100 2857563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851760&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FBCTsPxTgNHA%2F October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and to celebrate, our Man of the Month is Paul Berger. Paul is the award-winning author of “How to Conquer the World With One Hand… And an Attitude,” chronicling his adventures in returning to work and to a meaningful life after suffering a severely disabling stroke at the young age of 36. On Wednesday, Paul spent the day with about 100 other dedicated stroke and heart disease advocates visiting members of Congress to urge enactment of legislation to make health insurance more accessible, affordable, and adequate. Paul’s stroke is one of those “pre-existing conditions” that can make insurance inaccessible and unaffordable. And many policies have inadequate benefits to cover the rehabilitation services needed after strok... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851760 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:28:30 +0100 2851760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842705&cid=t_363670_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FUS_IdeKN2io%2F In 2009 alone, over 190,000 females and 1,900 males have been diagnosed with breast cancer. But over the years, there have already been more than 10 million cancer survivors. With new research, early screening and treatment, the number of survivors grow. But there is much more work ahead to totally eradicate cancer of the breast and all the other types. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness this October, several companies are running the Think Pink Campaign and donating their proceeds towards breast cancer foundations and research. One of these is Melange Perfume, which will donate 30% of all sales of their portable Pink Solid Perfumes in floral fragrances to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.. Mélange’s Solid Perfumes are a combination of fragrance notes and essential oils fo... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842705 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:12:55 +0100 2842705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778655&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbreast-cancer-wall-of-honor-post-your-thoughts-and-memorials-here%2F Beneath every breast cancer diagnosis is a beating courageous heart. Breast cancer has proven it does not discriminate based on race, class, intelligence, beauty or even gender. It strikes at our home, our community and doesn’t spare our loved ones. Whether ourselves, a friend, a colleague or family member, we feel the heartache and pain that comes with the disease. As often as breast cancer wields its hideous reality in someone’s life, just as often that person rises to the challenge and inspires us beyond the heartache. There are over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in America. Women who have fought the good fight and have won. There are precious souls too who have fought the battle and have lost but they are no less special in the memories of those who loved them. In tru... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778655 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:08:21 +0100 2778655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2770272&cid=t_363670_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fbreasts-bras-health-care-reform.html Now that I have you're attention, I wanted to share something important.We are hearing a lot about health care reform, and many are concerned that changes in the way things are done will mean less care, well let me tell you that this is already happening - insurance companies themselves are changing what they will cover, Medicaid discourages covering certain things for people over a certain age (remind me to tell you the story about my father-in-law sometime), and here's just another example...this is part of an email I received from a friend:From a nurse: I'll never forget the look in my patients' eyes when I had to tell them they had to go home with the drains, new exercises and no breast.I remember begging the Doctors to keep these women in the hospital longer, only to hear that they wo... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2770272 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:58:00 +0100 2770272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2758068&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F01%2Fbarack-obama-proclaims-september-2009-as-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month%2F Yesterday, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September 2009 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month helps educate women and men about the importance of knowing the early warning signs and symptoms of the disease, scheduling routine doctor visits, and continuing robust scientific research. Yesterday, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2758068 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:06:22 +0100 2758068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2685167&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fadvertising-of-infant-milk%2F Ever since the first artificial baby milk became commercially available in 1867, the infant formula makers have battled for market share — battled amongst themselves and battled against breastfeeding. At times it seems like breastfeeding is losing that battle in spite of a clearly superior “product” and a price that can’t be beat! Why is that? Well, when we examine why breastfeeding rates are not where we would like them to be, we can certainly look to questionable birth and hospital practices, poor breastfeeding support, and lack of proper education in the medical community. In the end though, the battle comes down to money. Formula makers invest millions of dollars in advertising and marketing each year. A 2006 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office c... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2685167 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:27:57 +0100 2685167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588177&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D177 July has been declared Cord Blood Awareness Month by the American Hospital Association’s Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development. The American Hospital Association encourages all expectant parents to educate themselves about the benefits of cord blood banking.  This will allow them to make an informed decision about whether to bank their baby’s cord blood, donate it to a public bank or discard it as medical waste. If you are interested in learning more about cord blood banking, you can contact M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories at (914) 683-0000. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588177 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:08:14 +0100 2588177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380773&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fthe-twelve-days-of-stds%2F Remember Healthbolt’s review ‘Seductive Delusions’, a book by Dr Jill Grimes about how ordinary people can easily and unknowingly get STD’s. With April being the CDC’s  (Center for Disease Control) STD Awareness Month, Jill was looking for a way to promote risks of STDs to teenagers in particular. She came up with the idea of a video that could be posted on YouTube. After all, what better way of reaching teenagers these days than YouTube and social media networks. The result - a quirky video about the ‘12 Days of STD’s’ in which Jill and a few teenagers sing about STD’s to a famous Christmas tune. Check it out… Here’s the facts behind the lyrics (reprinted with permission from Jill Grimes) Day 1- “Anyone can catch an STD” Fact: People of all races,... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380773 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:34:41 +0100 2380773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2324216&cid=t_363670_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Freasonable-people-can-agree-to-differ.html As some of you may already know, "April" is "Autism" "Awareness" month. Whilst this is a "controversial" "matter" I would like to help people understand that an autism diagnoses does not mean that my ‘real’ children were not stolen nor is it worse than cancer nor death. These perspectives are a great dis-service to people, "parents and children" who struggle with those real tragedies. Autistic people and those with special needs deserve to be treated with the same dignity and respect that we offer everyone else on the planet.As I am now on "Etsy," I am offering this bowl, shipped for free anywhere in the World, as my small contribution. It's about six inches across and just over two inches high carved in forest green slip, my son's favourite.Some people are "autistic," "adults," "young... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2324216 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:59:00 +0100 2324216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2296756&cid=t_363670_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fpi-dish.html Get the code:-Cut and pastefrom this littleboxy thing below Autism awareness month is nearly upon us, so I have a new design, with "Daniel Tammet" in mind, for those of us ordinary folks without savant skills. Criticisms so far:-1. The numbers are too big2. The numbers are too small3. There are not enough numbers, 50 numerals is stingy4. The numbers are anti-clockwise5. It has to end with a zero or serious pain ensues6. The numbers are upside down7. Where are the fish?8. Why can’t we have negative numbers instead?9. Green is betterPlease feel free to add your own criticism and comments so that I can adjust and try to accommodate.Cheers dearsIf you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.' (Source: Whitterer on Autism) Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2296756 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:52:00 +0100 2296756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2295064&cid=t_363670_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmontel-williams-oprah-winfrey-and-multiple-sclerosis%2F Today my MS blog post will include multiple sclerosis, semi-intoxicated women, Montel Williams, Oprah Winfrey and me.  Sounds interesting right? My local pub opened for St. Pat’s day at 10:00am yesterday (and mine was the first pint drawn thank you very much).  I had been up since 4:30am to begin my ritual holiday baking and check the beef which had been braising in Guinness Stout and onions all night so considering that I had been up for about six hours that’s not as early as it might seem for a pint.  By late afternoon my delivery rounds had been completed and everyone had their scones or wheaten bread, stew, colcannon and roasted veggies well into them.  After those deliveries it was time for me to relax and enjoy “amateurs’ night out.” It’s said that, “Everyone’s Ir... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2295064 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:09:13 +0100 2295064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290614&cid=t_363670_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fpreventing-and-detecting-colon-cancer%2F March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and as it’s such an important issue I’d like to bring it up today.  I’ve written on this topic several times before but according to the American Cancer Society it is the third most common cancer found in men and women, and the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States so I think it warrants attention. If you are over the age of 50 (or over 40 with risk factors), you should be screened for colon cancer on a regular basis. The schedule for the various screening methods is shown here (discuss this with your physician and decide which one is best for you): Tests that find pre-cancer and cancer: • Colonoscopy every 10 years • Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years • Virtual colonoscopy every 5 years • Double-contra... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290614 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:57:27 +0100 2290614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980964&cid=t_363670_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F4-u8uJYJKh0%2F Alzheimer’s Awareness Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness at EverydayHealth.com offers a great deal of information about this illness. The Alzheimer’s Association provides a wealth of information.  The National Institute of Aging (NIA) provides Alzheimer’s information at the Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR). Alzheimer’s Australia lets you know about information and resources in that country. OurAlzheimers.com at Health Central is another good resource. What has been a good resource for you? Tags: Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Notes, Alzheimer's resources, Alzheimers-disease, health, Mary Emma Allen, mental health, National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, online resourcesShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980964 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:55:38 +0100 1980964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906465&cid=t_363670_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fbreast-cancer-breast-health-food-pt-1.html October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I realized the month is slipping by without a post on the topic of healthy breasts. I'd like to focus on the topic from the perspective of food on this blog, and leave the natural remedy part for my HerBulletin blog.Most of you know, or should know that avoiding caffeine is the #1 food/drink to avoid when you have a condition called fibrocystic breasts, breasts that feel generally lumpy when you do a self-exam of the breast, and for some, but not all, can feel quite painful. This condition can make it difficult for you to determine whether you are feeling a lump that you should be concerned about, or it can mask smaller lumps so that you do not feel them as early. You should be doing breast exams very regularly so that you know your breasts wel... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906465 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:06:00 +0100 1906465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1902232&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fpink-ribbons-breast-cancer-and-big-guys%2F In my quest for merchandise with pink ribbons, I came across a case of Propel Fit Water with a new label on each bottle showing the pink ribbon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I buy this flavored bottled water for my youngest son who I call the “Big Guy.” As I have mentioned in past blog posts, he has earned this title along with the nickname “Moose” for being a 6′3″ 295-pound offensive tackle. So I am planning to send this big football player to school each day with bottled water adorned with pink ribbons. Frankly, as much as he avoids all things pink for obvious reasons, I don’t think this high school senior will mind. Kathy-Ellen and the “Big Guy” T.J, (his real acronym) has made an effort to be open and honest about his ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1902232 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:43:53 +0100 1902232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1859823&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FVhrZBfv17GE%2F In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) I bring you some important information on breast cancer: ~ If you are breastfeeding and scheduled for a breast biopsy, you could participate in a groundbreaking research study. Tanya at the Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog explains how “when you make milk, cells from your milk ducts are exfoliated off in the process. These are called epithelial cells, and they’re detectable in your milk. Past research has demonstrated that long before we notice a lump, those epithelial cells start changing in ways that are precursors to the development of breast cancer.” If you participate in the study at no cost to you, your milk sample could help in the development of a non-invasive means of determining breast cancer risk through breast mil... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1859823 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:21:39 +0100 1859823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1854149&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2008%2F10%2F05%2Fteal-we-hardly-knew-ye%2F Journalist Gwen Ifill It’s October. Also known as Pink Nausea to Matthew Zachary and his merry band of upstarts at I’m Too Young for This and The Stupid Cancer Blog. Breast Cancer Action says Think Before you Pink!  But don’t think before clicking on Greetings from Cancerland columns by poet and breast-cancer survivor Alysa Cummings. Specifically In the Name of Pinkness. PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK What happened to teal? Ovarian? The only teal I saw in September was the Caribbean shoreline in my glossy, unsolicited, can’t-be-cancelled magazine Islands. At least we had Gwen Ifill’s knock-out jacket during the veep debate. Posted in Cancer, Poets, Writing   Tagged: alysa cummings, breast cancer, breast cancer action, breast cancer a... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1854149 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:11:56 +0100 1854149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1833515&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthink-pink-toilet-paper-streamers-cheerleaders-my-son-and-breast-cancer%2F Last night our house was toilet papered; every tree draped with streams of white. A huge sign was posted on our window highlighting the fact that a “Rocket” lives here. The Rocket is my son; he is a member of the Rocket Football team and the toilet-papering and sign-posting is the work of cheerleaders. It is all in fun for homecoming, with the big game being tonight and the homecoming dance tomorrow. As I watch the games every Friday night, under the lights, I get especially entertained by the enthusiasm of the great bunch of beautiful young women leading the cheers. They are exuberant, healthy and loud! They are also young, with enormous futures ahead of them. I am not a mother of girls, but my boys have had enough friends who are girls and attended enough dances for me to get... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1833515 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:34:35 +0100 1833515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1829115&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F25%2Fpink-ribbon-review-does-breast-cancer-awareness-month-right-with-lots-of-give-aways%2F Start spreading the news… Breast Cancer Awareness month is coming up soon (beginning October 1) and to celebrate, our fabulous sister blog, Pink Ribbon Review, is giving away a prize a day! There are some amazing things donated by some amazing companies, who will also support the cause with a percentage of sales donated to Breast Cancer Awareness. Outstanding. Be sure to subscribe to Pink Ribbon Review so you don’t miss a single day of give-aways. Tell your friends. Spread the word, spread the awareness. For a current list of items to be given away, check here. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1829115 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:51:03 +0100 1829115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812892&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FprufIDXT7bI%2F Check in tomorrow here at the health and wellness channel. We as a group are posting on the 12 steps to recovery from addiction as September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month- thank you Alicia. Liz and Liberty at Healthbolt will be hosting the entire roundup of posts. Here are the 12 steps in case you were not familiar with them… I will be taking on number 5 and 7. Please check us out tomorrow! Step 1 - We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable Step 2 - Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity Step 3 - Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him Step 4 - Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves Step 5 - Admitted t... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812892 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:21:13 +0100 1812892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1811690&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2008%2F09%2F20%2Fthe-oncologist-and-her-ghosts%2F                     The Oncologist and Her Ghosts by Donna Trussell Her nightmares are blizzards. Wind swallows words, and faces freeze beneath ice and snow. She wakes with a start. She rises, lies down, comforts herself with memories of another time before cities, before textbooks before patients who smiled and joked and died. No matter what she did, they died. She recalls a night on her father’s farm. Southern gusts swayed the moon-tipped trees and above her were the only gods she knew. She made a pact: The stars would protect her and she would save lives. She was just a child then, and even in Nebraska summer seemed endless and full of promise. First published in Chance of a Ghost Included in What’s Right About What’s Wrong   Note: My poems are often just as... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1811690 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:54:41 +0100 1811690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1740472&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F28%2Fpresidential-proclamation-begins-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-september-2008%2F “During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those whose lives have been affected by this deadly disease, and we underscore our commitment to battling ovarian cancer for the sake of women around the world. …” “For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary August 26, 2008 National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2008 A Proclamation by the President of the [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1740472 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:58 +0100 1740472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689252&cid=t_363670_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Faugust-is-psoriasis-awareness-month%2F Each August, the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Pools are for recreation, not for discrimination,” because surveys have found that one in five people with psoriasis have reported being denied service at a public pool in the prior 12 months. In fact, however, psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be spread by any form of contact. Unfortunately, many of the approximately 7.5 million Americans with psoriasis suffer from discrimination in any number of public places including pools, hair salons, gyms and health clubs. To address these issues, Psoriasis Awareness Month 2008 focuses on dispelling the myth that psoriasis is contagious. Rather, it is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that just happens, in some... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689252 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:46:23 +0100 1689252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423759&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F284815147%2F May is Pregnancy Awareness Month, and for this month’s Carnival of Breastfeeding we’re calling for submissions on the topic of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Potential subjects include: - What you did (or wish you had done) in pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding - What you thought/are thinking about breastfeeding during your pregnancy - Your advice to pregnant women about breastfeeding - Breastfeeding during pregnancy If you would like to submit your own post about pregnancy and breastfeeding, email me your submission by May 20, 2008, for consideration for the carnival on May 27, 2008. As a reminder, here are the guidelines that will increase the chances a post will be selected for inclusion: – A well-written, grammatically correct post – Thoughtful commentary directly on... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423759 Tue, 06 May 2008 18:18:09 +0100 1423759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407370&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F280002235%2F At 27 weeks of pregnancy, with a plan for a home birth, I am starting to hear other women’s horror stories about their birth experiences (please, people, I have my own leftover trauma from a fourth degree tear and an epidural that failed (that’s how I know I can labor and deliver without pain medication if given the opportunity!)) In the last two weeks, two women have mentioned how much the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) helped them recover emotionally from a cesarean. In addition to attending La Leche League meetings, the two women attended local ICAN support group meetings. ICAN is dedicated to cesarean prevention, c-section recovery, and advocacy for the rights of birthing women. It currently has chapters in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, and... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407370 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:37:51 +0100 1407370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1404109&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F279432062%2Fsexual-assault-awareness-month.html April is (at this point, was) Sexual Assault Awareness Month - something I'm rather embarrassed to admit I didn't realize until this past Saturday, when I was a guest at the Tau Chapter (Union... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1404109 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:36:56 +0100 1404109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386869&cid=t_363670_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Ffour-seasons.html “Hey mum, I found this empty CD case for Vivaldi. I can’t get the tune out of my head. Do you know where the CD is?”I turn my peeved faced upon my eldest daughter. They’re all the same, completely useless. Whatever it is could be pinned to the end of their noses and they still wouldn’t see a thing. ‘Thing’ blindness. I’m sure it’s genetic.“Yes it’s in the office, right hand side on top of the drawers, somewhere in the stack of some 100 or more CD’s. None of them are in their cases.”“?”“They’ve all been digitized by your Dad.”“?”“It should be ‘digitalized’ don’t you think rather than digitized? Wouldn’t like to be fingered.”“?”“The word root! Digit. Finger! Never mind. Anyway don’t ask me anything else about digitization as that�... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386869 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:47:00 +0100 1386869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1347372&cid=t_363670_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fautism.gbrettmiller.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fa-view-from-the-middle%2F I had lunch with an old friend recently, and the topic of conversation wound its way to autism. I, of course, am the parent of an autistic son. As it turns out, his nephew is also autistic. He wanted to understand autism, and I wanted to help him understand. But I didn’t know where to start. Sure, there are many angles from which to approach the question. I could start with: Vaccines cause autism, once they have it, it’s a long struggle to recover them. Or how about: Nothing “causes” autism, it is just another aspect of this neurodiverse world we live in. As far as treatment: Chelation, to get rid of the mercury and other metals. Or: A special diet that is almost impossible, and incredibly expensive, to adhere to. Or: ABA. Or: (add your favorite treatment here). To ... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1347372 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:15:00 +0100 1347372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1292193&cid=t_363670_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F03%2Fwhat-i-have-in-common-with-katie-couric.html I am not a big fan of Katie Couric--but we do have thing in common: We have both had colonoscopies. I bring this rather personal matter up because this is is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. My father died of colon cancer and believe me, you don't want the disease, and if you get it, you want it caught early. Undergoing a colonoscopy can accomplish both goals by removing pre-cancerous growths and detecting cancer that has formed before it spreads.As readers of SHS wish they could forget, my procedure discovered a polyp which has by now been incinerated. For those who wish to go down memory lane, here are the details, and no, I won't post a picture of my colon here at SHS.But do get the procedure. It is painless. You won't even remember much of it because of the drugs. And it cou... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1292193 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:36:00 +0100 1292193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1064263&cid=t_363670_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F193664058%2F Alzheimer’s and Caregiver’s Month (both recognized in November) have come to an end, but not the disease nor the need for caregiving.  Caregivers need something to sustain them as they go through the coming months. I came across an interesting post at Nurture Your Own, The ABC’s of Caregiving, an acrostic poem written as a wrap-up for National Caregiver’s Month. The author explains: I had compiled our own journey over the last 2 years, more from a caregiver’s view point and arranged in an Acrostic Form to end the Caregiver’s Month 2007. Many who went through the same journey may be able to identify the various emotional experiences that we share here. Find encouragement and enjoy! Do you have any thoughts about caregiving and Alzheimer’s to share as we... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1064263 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:29:18 +0100 1064263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049924&cid=t_363670_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F190626621%2F   Throughout the month of November various activities have highlighted it as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.  President George W. Bush, of the United States of America, issued a Proclamation concerning this disease and recognizing this month.  He began with: National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month is an opportunity to honor and support those living with Alzheimer’s disease. During this month, we also seek to express our gratitude to the family members and caretakers who love and comfort those afflicted, and we renew our commitment to finding a cure to this devastating disease. As researchers seek to find causes and cures for this disease, let us remember the families, victims and caregivers throughout the world. Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049924 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:00:50 +0100 1049924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1033657&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F186080066%2F Pancreatic cancer or cancer of the pancreas doesn’t normally show signs or symptoms until it is too late – making it the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Moffitt Cancer Center’s Gastrointestinal Oncology Program has an early detection and screening program for pancreatic cancer. This program is the only one of its kind in the Southeast, says Dr. Mokenge P. Malafa, head of the division of Gastrointestinal Oncology. Moffitt doctors and researchers are recruiting for this program and several other innovative clinical trials in pancreatic cancer. Dr. Jason Klapman, an endoscopic oncologist at Moffitt, is the principal investigator of this screening trial targeting patients at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Once p... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1033657 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:30:32 +0100 1033657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=996607&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F177989857%2F Remember that tomorrow, November 1st kicks off Diabetes Awareness Month. Yee ha! So for the entire month of November, I am inviting y’all to share your stories of “diabetic living” with me and your fellow readers. Send me your thoughts, frustrations, accomplishments and everyday feelings and gripes and with your permission I will post it for all to see. It is always nice to get a fresh take on things and see that others live with the same thoughts and worries that you do. So come on and send me something… anything. I know you are out there, haha. Don’t let me down! Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=996607 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:23:21 +0100 996607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974306&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-24-cancer-treatment%2Fbreast-cancer-awareness-gift%2F Hubby being overseas just sent me a great breast cancer awareness gift: a pink camera! (better than a postcard, mind you…). Due to the main sponsor of my cancer story blog, I am not allowed to tell you the name of the pink cancer camera, nor a link where it can be found, but the picture is big enough to have an idea Hubby actually wanted to buy me a pink handphone, but handphones here are cheaper than where he is. I never saw a pink breast cancer awareness camera here, so I am quite happy to have my first camera Finally I can send hubby pictures back Please spread the word about breast cancer: early detection is the best road to a successful cancer cure! Get a mammogram screening and be aware that in the month of October, you can most likely find a free mammogram scanning near wh... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974306 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:20:21 +0100 974306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=972794&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-23-cancer-treatment%2Fbreast-cancer-survivors%2F As you know by now: October is breast cancer awareness month. If you want to know more about breast cancer survivors, and you don’t have time to skim through a vast number of posts about "daily ramblings", then have a go at Jacki’s blog. The blog is in father’s blogroll under the personal stories and it covers 20 posts over a period of 1 year. What is most important I find is that Jacki has a healthy sports-body. Since there is no real cure for cancer, the best way to fight it is making sure you are in good shape. Like that you are likely to survive a chemo-therapy as best as possible. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=972794 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:41:11 +0100 972794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=970209&cid=t_363670_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F173405521%2F Ya’all know that November is right around the corner and it is Diabetes Awareness month. So what better way to show your love then proclaiming it with… a magnet. I found these cute JDRF magnets that say “I love a child with juvenile diabetes” and the proceeds go to help a JDRF walk team. There are also diabetes awareness pins much like that in my logo above. There are also t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats to show your awareness of the disease that we live with each and every day. Look for much more to come when we slide forward into the month of November. Maybe even a contest… Stay tuned. Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=970209 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:38:27 +0100 970209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=968395&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-22-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-to-teach-kids-about-cancer%2F With October being breast cancer awareness month, I was just thinking that this month will reach almost everybody except children. So I am on a quest to find some cancer awareness games for children and stumbled upon www.makewish.org/ben. Ben, a kid with cancer made a wish to create a video game that could explain other children what cancer is and most important: what is needed to cure cancer. Ben always wins This shows the incredible amount of optimism children have I find. Although Ben explains that he want’s to teach children the good and not so good aspects of curing cancer only. Somehow he is right: what’s the use in teaching somebody he can die, that’s quite universal knowledge. The cancer game If you look at the graphics, you can see that it’s quite a sophist... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=968395 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:16:40 +0100 968395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=959814&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-18-cancer-treatment%2Fgames-for-breast-cancer-awareness%2F Unfortunately I am not a big football fan, and with hubby overseas, football is the last thing that would cross my mind these days. NFL games for breast cancer awareness Yet it seems that the NFL has dedicated the weekend of October 8 towards breast cancer awareness. Which gave me the idea: why don’t people use NFL to promote a good cause each and every week? Yet NFL is not about charity, so I am dreaming out loud it seems. On the other hand I am looking for games for kids in order to educate them about cancer. Did anybody came across any games related to cancer? If so, please leave a comment! (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=959814 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:08:30 +0100 959814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=954096&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-16-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-are-you-involved-in-the-breast-cancer-awareness-month%2F This month is all about breast cancer awareness. Mainly get as much people as possible talking about breast cancer this month.And since money talks as well: during the breast awareness month we want to raise money for breast cancer research. But to be clear, raising money isn’t the primary purpose of this post. In my case: all cancers should get a much bigger amount of money for cancer research and even more important: the over neglected cancer prevention research. Anyway, if you have a blog, the easiest thing to do is just have a pink post. Yes, why not just colour it pink with a title like : How I help the breast cancer cause If you don’t have a blog: go wear pink! Ok, don’t change your complete office wear in pink, but wear a pink belt, pink jewelry, anything pink. Please ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=954096 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:03:42 +0100 954096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=954098&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-16-cancer-treatment%2Fdo-you-go-pink%2F At Linky Love, there is a meme going on about Breast Cancer Awareness, but the follow up is poor. As long as people don’t have cancer themselves, it’s as you can see not on their priority list. That’s life… And mine was no different before father was diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer. Or is it that in these days of "I can get money for a post, why should I write for free", people don’t see the point of spreading a good cancer cause anymore? Or they only want to join another blog when it has some authority in what way or another. Nothing is free, and that’s a fact of life. If the latter is the case, let me help you out Linky Love! (and congrats for your Spanish approval, go blog about that but make sure you have a good night rest…We... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=954098 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:35:37 +0100 954098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=952150&cid=t_363670_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F170180353%2Foctober_is_breast_cancer_aware_1.html and in light of that I thought I'd round up a list of breast cancer resources.Canadian Cancer SocietyNational Cancer InstituteNational Breast Cancer FoundationBreast Cancer Care - UKBreast Cancer - Mayo ClinicNational Breast Cancer Awareness MonthSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer FoundationPink RibbonWhile you're clicking around, add The Breast Cancer Site to your favorites. You can click daily and various sponsors make donations to provide free mammograms.Breast cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths. In 2005 breast cancer caused 502,000 death almost 1% of all death world-wide. Do your part, donate and wear the pink ribbon to show your support. Do monthly self-examinations and encourage the women you know to do the same.One more place to check out is the Change The Statistic... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=952150 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:00:51 +0100 952150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=945416&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-12-cancer-treatment%2Fbreast-cancer-awareness-products%2F Get breast cancer awareness products to support the cancer survivors and to support those people who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Society in Malaysia was selling pink T-shirts to raise money for the society to provide the necessary support for their members of the public who suffer from this disease. To show your support you can get various items online that promotes breast cancer awareness. Some of these items include pink silicon bracelets, cookbooks, journals, lapel pins, magnets, pink ribbon socks and many more. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=945416 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:41:28 +0100 945416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=943040&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-11-cancer-treatment%2Fbreast-cancer-awareness-day%2F in UK this month is on Friday 26 October. Everyone is asked to wear pink and donate 2 pounds each so that the research for a CURE for breast cancer can continue. All you have to do is to put on a pink item of your choice, have fun doing it and at the same time raise awareness and funds that are so needed for the research. So come and join us and you can wear any pink colored items like socks, ribbons, hats, lipstick, ear rings, nose rings or whatever. So let all your family and friends know of this event and provide support for this noble breast cancer awareness day. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=943040 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:12:24 +0100 943040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939980&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F167723079%2F October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in lieu of this “celebration” the American Cancer Society and Siemens Medical Solutions have partnered on a national multi-media and social networking campaign to encourage women to get their yearly mammograms. The said campaign, called Change the Statistic – aims to get women across the country to promise to get their annual mammogram by tapping into the popularity of online social networking, encouraging them to virally spread the message along to their loved ones. Change the Statistic is a rich online resource designed to create a nationwide network of women who make a “virtual pledge” to get their annual mammogram, and inviting them to tell their own personal story behind why an annual mammogram is so important to them. I ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939980 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:22:36 +0100 939980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=934048&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-08-cancer-treatment%2Fbreast-cancer-awareness-gifts%2F One way in participating in the breast cancer awareness month is buying breast cancer awareness gifts like this "bath spa set". Of course you can now ask yourself: is this a good marketing trick to make the marketer rich or is this really about breast cancer awareness? Well, this question you need to ask to the person that is selling you the breast cancer awareness gifts. A normal practice will be that part of the profit made on each breast cancer awareness gift be it a fixed amount of money or a percentage of the sale. This money will than sent to a good cancer cause. Again do inform which cancer cause you are eventually sponsoring. So go out there and buy some Breast cancer awareness gifts. You won’t only make the person you offer the gift to happy, also you will help th... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=934048 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:33:31 +0100 934048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=934049&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-08-cancer-treatment%2Fbreast-cancer-awareness-month%2F Did you know that breast cancer affects 1 in every 9 women worldwide? Make that 1 out of for in Asia according to the National cancer registry Malaysia. October is breast cancer awareness month and the B in OctoBer stands for Breast Mammogram. The best means of protection is self examination. To be even more sure, get a breast mammogram! As with all cancers, the best chance of surviving cancer is early detection. It’s quite difficult to examine your own colon, but being aware of your breasts can mean the difference between life and death! Like the above breast cancer awareness slogan says: Preventing breast cancer is not in your hands, early detection is! (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=934049 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:42:41 +0100 934049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933007&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-07-cancer-treatment%2Fnational-cancer-registry-malaysia%2F In Malaysia , it seems 1 out of 4 people suffer from cancer and this is a revelation for me. I have a few friends most of them women who were diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer. No one seems to know why there is a high incidence of cancer cases but I was told it was due to our lifestyle. One of my close colleagues was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago and she found the lump during a self-examination. She went for a mammogram but it could not be picked up. On her doctor’s advice, she did a biopsy and found that it was cancerous. She had a lumpectomy followed by radiation treatment. One year later, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer but this did not mestasize from her earlier cancer. She underwent full chemo treatment this time and is now on the road to recovery. (Sour... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933007 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:36:43 +0100 933007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=919167&cid=t_363670_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F163971088%2F October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is comprised of several national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working in partnership to build breast cancer awareness, share information and provide access to screening services. This October and throughout the year, regularly visit the NBCAM website for updated information and resources. Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=919167 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:05:49 +0100 919167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=580670&cid=t_363670_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fmotor-mouth-who-knew-speech-delay-could.html I most certainly am. Or usually I am, quite a chatterbox, but lately I’ve had my "jaws" strung together with elastic. 3 months now, and believe me, it’s no laughing matter, even if I could open my mouth to do so. Dis abled? What a politically charged term. But I have the medical charts to prove it. Has my quality of life been impaired? You bettya! Liquid diet and no bits, is about as boring as you can possibly get. My condition is a temporary one. Furthermore, I only have myself to blame, as the jaw surgery was a choice, self induced. Maybe I should have had brain surgery first to forestall such foolishness? For others, their circumstances did not involve an element of choice nor is it temporary. I could give you a list of my chums over the years who are categorized into this or that l... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=580670 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:52:00 +0100 580670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=559972&cid=t_363670_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fsuffer-little-children.html I snatch it away from her without ceremony, her latest prize from school. A neon yellow squishy ball. For some unaccountable reason, war has broken out between them for ownership, resulting in a mass outbreak of jelly legs. No-one appears capable of walking. [translation = positioning oneself in a vertical position to place one foot in front of the other in a regular sequencing pattern.] My children flap about the ground [translation = dirt] like so many landed salmon, but much noisier. I stuff it up my jumper, the squishy ball that is to say, so that I have both hands empty and available. I guide small people in the general direction of the car. I stand tall and attempting marching with my one new perfect breast in the centre of my chest, matched either side by my own pimples. I hold two ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=559972 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:48:00 +0100 559972