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 'cancer survivors'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:12:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789447&cid=t_163945_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FYaFAHUra1Jg%2F Chemo brain or chemo fog refers to the cognitive changes that can occur during and after chemotherapy. These changes may translate into memory lapses, motor problems, difficulty finding words and problems managing multiple tasks and learning new things. Although the causes of the phenomenon are still under debate, it is nonetheless a real problem, affecting 20% to 30% of breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy. This New York Time article reports that chemo brain effects may be longer lasting than originally thought. “Chemo brain,” the foggy thinking and forgetfulness that cancer patients often complain about after treatment, may last for five years or more for a sizable percentage of patients, new research shows. The study, published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology, is a vi... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789447 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:38:14 +0100 4789447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592401&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnearly-12-million-cancer-survivors-in-the-u-s%2F2011.03.14 The number of cancer survivors in the United States increased to 11.7 million in 2007, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Women survive more often, and survive longer, according to the report. There were 3 million cancer survivors in 1971 and 9.8 million in 2001. Researchers attributed longer survival to a growing aging population, early detection, improved diagnostic methods, more effective treatment and improved clinical follow-up after treatment. The study, “Cancer Survivors in the United States, 2007,” is published today in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. To determine the number of survivors, the authors analyze... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592401 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4592401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525033&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcancer-survivorship-and-fear%2F2011.02.26 I had breakfast this morning in Las Vegas with my friend, Dave Garcia. Dave is a pit boss on the graveyard shift at the Belagio Hotel where they made the modern-day “Ocean’s 11″ buddy movie from 1960. Dave is also a 52-year-old chronic lymphocytic leukemia survivor. He reached out to me online and we have been friends since soon after his diagnosis in 2002. Dave is a father of two young kids. He dreams of seeing them grow up. But, understandably, he worries. Some days more than others. Today was his day to see his oncologist and get the latest blood test results. Would his white blood count (WBC) be in the normal range? If so, his third round of treatment was still working. If not, he might be headed to a stem cell transplant, short-term disability, and living in another city... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525033 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:00:36 +0100 4525033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517316&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fhaving-a-baby-is-the-ultimate-victory-over-breast-cancer%2F The weekends start out for me with the usual shopping trips to grocery stores and markets to stock up for the week. While my husband and I were standing in various checkout lines, it was hard not to notice the magazine covers with pictures of the actress Christina Applegate and her baby. It was also hard for me not to feel emotionally affected by her serene expression while holding her beautiful baby. This young woman battled breast cancer at an early age and survived to become a mother. I was overwhelmed by her story and her victory. Those of us who are diagnosed when our children are young worry about surviving breast cancer to be there for them. I can’t imagine what it feels like for younger women diagnosed with the disease who wonder if they will even be able to have children. Storie... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517316 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:32:59 +0100 4517316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808666&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Flife-insurance-companies-and-cancer-survivors%2F2010.08.01 I have always heard that Northwestern Mutual Life (“The Quiet Company”) was a grade-A company. And for years I have been happy to have a disability insurance policy and a term life one with them. I got those policies back in the early 1990s, and it was a good thing I did. In 1996 my health changed. I was diagnosed with leukemia. I knew I was very lucky to have insurance in place because, as many told me: “You’ll never get insurance now.” Now fast-forward 14 years, and 10 years after receiving treatment in a phase II clinical trial. I have no evidence of disease and have not had any evidence for nine years. The drug therapy I received in a trial has now been approved by the FDA and in Europe as the standard of care. People are living well with this leukemia and it is extending li... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808666 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:00:44 +0100 3808666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729878&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-cancer-journey-take-control-of-your-illness-and-treatment%2F2010.07.06 I love this – a website that could’ve ONLY been created by cancer patients. From ThinkAboutYourLife.org: Find empowerment: Anything you can do to feel like you are taking control of your illness and treatment will help you. Think About Your Life was developed by cancer survivors. We have used the tools on this website in our own experiences, and we hope to inspire you do the same. This website provides easy-to-use tools for each stage of the cancer journey to help you: Process your thoughts and feelings: Elizabeth shared the “Good Day, Bad Day” tool with her family to tell them how they could help her throughout treatment. Take control and make decisions: Amanda used her “One Page Profile” with her doctor to discuss the impact of treatment on her life... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729878 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3729878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617836&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffor-cancer-survivors-yoga-may-ease-sleeplessness-and-fatigue%2F2010.06.01 People who’ve been diagnosed cancer can be heartened by the results of a study that will be presented June 5 at the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. The researchers found that the practice of yoga helped cancer survivors improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue. The lead researcher, Dr. Karen Mustian, professor of Radiation Oncology and Community and Preventive Medicine at the University of Rochester in New York,  followed 410 patients who had already completed treatment for cancer but who experienced sleep disturbance that required medication. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617836 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3617836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595550&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwin-win-save-25-on-eboost-pink-lemonade-and-fight-breast-cancer-with-susan-g-komen-for-the-cure%2F Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Or maybe you’ve received that diagnosis yourself. If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long road and challenges ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they’ll donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this terrible disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awarenes... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595550 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:00:42 +0100 3595550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573656&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcsi-nys-melina-kanakaredes-talks-breast-cancer-%25e2%2580%2593-our-exclusive-video-interview%2F You know Melina Kanakarades from her role as detective Stella Bonasera on the CBS prime-time juggernaut CSI: NY. But Melina also works with Susan G. Komen for the Cure as an advocate for breast cancer survivors and their families. (Melina has a dear friend who fought and won her battle with breast cancer, and Melina credits Susan G. Komen for the Cure for much of her friend’s success.) Melina sat down with Blisstree to talk about her work with Hanes and Susan G. Komen for the Cure designing t-shirts to help fight breast cancer, her fitness routine, empowerment, and Guiding Light – the CBS soap opera that gave Melina her first acting job, and recently went off the air after 72 years on radio and TV. Share this video on your own site: Hanes is proud to expand its partnership with Sus... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573656 Mon, 17 May 2010 20:15:48 +0100 3573656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298275&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F23%2Faspirin-keeps-breast-cancer-at-bay%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Cancer SurvivorsBreast cancer survivors who took aspirin -- a baby aspirin or one adult pill -- after completing treatment were half as likely to die or have their tumors spread than those survivors who did not, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. According to study author Michelle Holmes, M.D., of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, aspirin may help control cancer by fighting inflammation. Cancers cells produce more inflammatory chemicals than normal breast cells. Of the women who were followed during the study, those who regularly took aspirin were 71 percent less likely to relapse with a deadly form of breast cancer than those who avoided the pain reliever. That's good news for the 2 million Amer... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298275 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3298275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666165&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2010-02-01-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-christine-beats-secondary-liver-cancer%2F Learn how to beat cancer through Christine’s secondary liver cancer story. Tracee just left a comment in – how to beat metastatic liver cancer - announcing that her friend Christine will be the next liver cancer survivor: It is time to add another survivor to the list:if anyone can beat cancer, she will be it,Jim’s son’s victory over metastatic liver cancer gives me hope! Thanks Tracee for sharing. Please update us if you can about Chrissy’s journey, the diagnoses, her support (medical, spiritual and care-givers), her "old" and "new" lifestyle. We love to hear her story because we truly believe that the truth in beating cancer lies in an holistic approach or doing "everything" right. Chrissy’s story will surely add something we... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666165 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:12:33 +0100 3666165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2641346&cid=t_163945_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fa73ptFhu7dA%2F You may think that if someone has survived cancer, they’d work at living a healthier lifestyle to reduce the risk of illnesses, but this isn’t always true, say researchers. According to a study published in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Cancer , A new study finds that most older long-term cancer survivors who are interested in diet and exercise actually have poor health habits. The study also reveals that those survivors who do exercise and watch their diet have improved physical health and quality of life. Researchers studied 753 cancer survivors who were 65 years old or older. The results may be surprising to many people: The majority of the study subjects only had 10 minutes or so of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week. Only 7% were found to eat healthy diets, as outl... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2641346 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:37:42 +0100 2641346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512828&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Freaching-milestones-after-breast-cancer%2F Another significant milestone in my life has been reached. Last Friday I had my 50th birthday! I share my birthday with my husband, who is a couple of years older, but having been born on the same day assures me that he won’t ever forget it. For breast cancer survivors decade birthdays like this one really do mean something, we cherish each year after our diagnosis and generally don’t take them for granted. To mark my new decade I have finally decided on staying blonde and will soon have a new picture on my blog to show the new (and older) me. My updated photo I don’t feel any different than I did last year and last year I didn’t feel like I was as old as 49. Women have come a long way and I think we age a lot different than our mothers did. I do have to admit though that my mom h... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512828 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:50:32 +0100 2512828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458183&cid=t_163945_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FjGNK_-1HyUg%2F Cancer victim or cancer survivor? Which term do you prefer to use if you’ve had cancer? While I’ve not been touched personally by the disease, I would guess that most would prefer cancer survivor because that’s what you did or are doing - surviving the horrible disease. Today, June 7, it National Cancer Survivors Day and it’s the 22nd annual Cancer Survivors Day. According to the Cancer Survivors website , National Cancer Survivors Day is held annually in hundreds of communities throughout the world on the first Sunday in June. It is a symbolic event to demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation defines a “survivor” as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnos... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458183 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:45:47 +0100 2458183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593222&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2009-05-20-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-survivor%2F Update on Jim’s’ son: both colon cancer survivor and metastatic liver cancer survivor.   We urge all colon cancer survivors and all metastatic liver cancer survivors to share their experience in order to inspire others that are going the same road.   We thank Jim for his continuous updates about his son, who was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer September 2008, spread from the colon both to the liver and the lungs.   Jim’s’ son’s aunt is a certified oncology nurse who insist Jim’s’ son keeps on taking a Grifola mushroom compound, because one of her patients who couldn’t afford the mushroom compound saw her cancers coming back.   We stress that Grifola mushroom (see picture above) also known as Maitake in Japan or "Grifola... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593222 Wed, 20 May 2009 06:44:52 +0100 2593222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390318&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer%2F%7E3%2FCKmCjLtLRDg%2F You can cure cancer with ayurvedic cancer treatment according to Magalie Hall’s Natural Cancer Treatments book at page 322:   Ayurvedic specialist Dr. Nandlal Tiwari has been treating terminal cancer patients with acclaimed measure of success. He uses a herb mixture gathered from the tribes in the Assam forest and branded it Carctol®.   Can Ayurvedic treat metastatic liver cancer?   This question was asked by Sps Sawhney in Metastatic liver cancer facts. Our answer is simple: if there was 1 miracle cure to treat cancer, we would all have heard about it by now.   But if you read our metastatic liver cancer survivors, you know that alternative cancer treatments are part in their victory over cancer.   We do repeat the words "are part of", because ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390318 Wed, 06 May 2009 08:29:20 +0100 2390318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299233&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer%2F%7E3%2F4UCZgNY6SXA%2F Merck has no cure available to treat secondary liver cancer, so we recommend to get your support from our metastatic liver cancer survivors.   Why does Google rank Merck first?   Google for "metastatic liver cancer" and the top 2 results points to pharmaceutical company Merck:   Tumors of the liver  Liver Masses and Granulomas   Unfortunately, the information provided by Merck repeats what you will have heard from your doctor:   Metastatic liver cancer treatment   Treatment depends on how far the cancer has spread and what the primary cancer is. Options include the following:   Chemotherapy drugs: These drugs may be used to temporarily shrink the tumor and prolong life, but they do not cure the cancer. Chemotherapy drugs may be injecte... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299233 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:28:48 +0100 2299233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040152&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-12-17-cancer-treatment%2Fsecondary-liver-cancer-treatment-2%2F Conclusion from report of last scan:   “Internal improvement post chemotherapy in the form of decrease in the size of lung lesions as well as liver metastasis and primary site at sigmoid colon”.   He is still gaining weight and eating well and has no sickness whatsoever and no hair loss; he even looks healthier now than he did prior to diagnosis- albeit he gets tired sometimes.   He is also staying positive and we are looking after him so he can get well.   His aunt also treats him with relaxation procedures three times a week.   I have to admit that I think the complimentary treatment is helping with the chemo. I don’t know but something seems to be working.   I will keep you posted.   I have so much faith thatthis is going to work.   Jim ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040152 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:49:30 +0100 2040152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808810&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer%2F%7E3%2FVUdonEfalp8%2F Ray from UK hasn’t an individual health coverage and therefore stopped his successful Avastin chemotherapy to stabilise his metastatic liver cancer. Read more about our other 2 metastatic liver cancer survivors Trish and Dan:   Dan Metastatic liver cancer survivor  Trish Metastatic Liver Cancer Survivor   On one hand I am surprised how seemingly easy Ray talks about major medical [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808810 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:00:43 +0100 3808810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1990932&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-11-27-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer-or-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F Whitney’s father is diagnosed with liver cancer stage 4 and asks our metastatic liver cancer survivors for advice. Eating more small portions a day is a smart practical solution to deal with an expanding liver.   What does liver cancer stage 4 mean exactly?   You have to ask your doctor to explain that sentence, as it can be quite confusing but utterly important for the treatment of the cancer:   Stage iv colon cancer means you have cancer that started in the colon that has metastasized or moved to other organs like most commonly the liver.  Stage iv breast cancer means you have cancer that started in the colon that has metastasized or moved to other organs like most commonly bones, liver, or lung.  Stage iv liver cancer means you have cancer that started i... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990932 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:24:52 +0100 1990932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901663&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-10-23-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-to-survive-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F Trish, one of our 2 metastatic liver cancer survivors has some questions for Dan - our other metastatic liver cancer survivor-.   Trish: recommended readings about cancer and cancer stages:   colon cancer stages: an overview from Stage 0 cancer to Stage IV cancer  Stages of throat cancer: a clear overview of 2 different ways of identifying or "staging" a cancer with clear huge pictures of throat cancer stages  colon cancer staging: why staging is important: the size of your tumor doesn’t show the whole disease (father had an unknown primary cancer, meaning the size of his primary tumor was so small it couldn’t be detected).    liver cancer survival rate  Stage 4 liver cancer   I have the following questions for both Dan and... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901663 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:37:56 +0100 1901663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1856139&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-10-07-cancer-treatment%2Fbreast-cancer-survivor-stories%2F We got a pessimistic sounding comment of Anne at Can chemotherapy cure metastatic liver cancer?. Therefore we call on all breast cancer survivors to share their stories with Anne on our special breast cancer stories pages:   Breast Cancer Stories from women who had breast cancer radiation treatment Breast Cancer Stories to help you discover the early breast cancer signs and symptoms   We started these 2 breast cancer sites because breast cancer treatments have some things in common that you won’t find with metastatic liver cancer patients.   But when it comes to pain, stress, emotional drain and loved ones, all cancers boil down to similar feelings and questions like "why me".   You need to know that you are not alone. Lot’s of other pe... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856139 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:00:21 +0100 1856139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622242&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-07-15-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-do-you-prevent-liver-cancer%2F Since there is no miracle liver cancer treatment, you better read our answers about how do your prevent liver cancer. Liver cancer is the most common cancer in the world. It is also the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. You might enjoy the stories of cancer survivors, but reality is bitter. The prognosis for HCC is never good with a liver cancer survival rate of less than a year. It may be impossible to prevent metastatic liver cancer, but there are possibilities of reducing the risks of getting primary liver cancer… or so says the medical world:   Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and getting the Hepatitis B vaccine is the most effective way of preventing liver cancer   There are 2 parties involved in maintaining a healthy lifestyle:   your per... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622242 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:05:11 +0100 1622242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440214&cid=t_163945_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D87 The American Cancer Society offers free lodging (Hope Houses) when cancer survivors need treatment in another state. A Hope House provides a place for families to live temporarily while a loved one receives cancer treatment. The Society also provides assistance getting insurance even with a cancer diagnosis. Many insurance companies will not approve an insurance policy for a person with a diagnosis of cancer because it is considered a non covered preexisting condition. The ACS works with cancer survivors and their families to get insurance coverage. The Amercian Cancer Society helpline is available 24/7 including holidays and can be reached by calling (800) 227-2345. (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440214 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:39:36 +0100 1440214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1309155&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F253416206%2F The leader in performance apparel and footwear - Under Armour- has launched its 5th annual “Power in Pink” campaign. These, I got from Allison Blass (New Media Coordinator, MWW Group): As part of the “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is encouraging survivors and women currently living with breast cancer to share their inspirational stories of strength and survival at www.underarmour.com/powerinpink. Under Armour will select three stories of undeniable courage to become the new faces of the “Power in Pink” campaign and star in national magazine and online advertisements and in-store visuals. Stories will be accepted through April 30, 2008. In 2003, Under Armour created the “Power in Pink” campaign to help educate female athletes about the benefits of physical activity ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1309155 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:26:37 +0100 1309155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261858&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F242130988%2F I was notified of something really interesting that will be of huge help (I hope!) to cancer patients — from the American Cancer Society (ACS) via Paul McGee. Pretty much like YouTube, ACS has launched its own, cancer specific, video and picture sharing site called SharingHope.TV. SharingHope.tv allows users to create an account and upload video, audio, photos and artwork in order to tell their stories of cancer in ways that work best for them. Visitors to the site can view the content, share what they like with others, or find hope and inspiration for their own fight against cancer. Cancer survivors and their loved ones are already avid users of online community Web sites, and with SharingHope.tv, the American Cancer Society hopes to engage new and existing users of online media. �... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261858 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:46:01 +0100 1261858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1240302&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F237293186%2F How was your weekend people? Mine was just terrible, I was locked up inside the house. It has been raining non-stop the last week, including this weekend. A t least on that front, my weekend just sucked. Otherwise, everything is good - great - in fact! Meanwhile, I received the following email from Dianna McPhail (Designer of Maizy Grace): Hello, I want to tell you how much I like your website. I wish that when I had surgery I would have had a resource like this to go to. I would like to encourage you to visit our website at www.maizygrace.com. I am the designer of the original and most supportive post mastectomy camisole on the market. We also have a medium weight form that is reasonably priced. It is designed to be worn right after surgery and thereafter. Both my products are insurance a... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1240302 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:59:33 +0100 1240302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146252&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=34871&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnotthecword.com%2F2008%2F01%2F11%2Fsurvivors%2F Over the past year many things have been neglected because I was so ill. One of those is my house. I can’t wait for spring so that I can tend to my poor garden. Taking care of the house and children fell upon my husband’s shoulder and he did the best he could, but the three of them are pack rats. I can’t stand clutter and like everything neat and organized. You can’t imagine the clutter that can collect over a nine month time period. I’ve had the time and energy to get a shovel out and start digging from beneath the mess. It’s like a treasure hunt sometimes because I’ve come across gifts that I didn’t know I received while I was in the hosptial. One is a book that my friend, Anneliese gave me. I couldn’t have found it at a better time. ... Not The C-Word blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146252 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:58:38 +0100 1146252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=953990&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=34871&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnotthecword.com%2F2007%2F10%2F15%2Fvictim-or-survivor%2F A friend can tell you things you don’t want to tell yourself. ~Frances Ward Weller Who am I? Well, it depends on what part of the emotional roller coaster ride I’m on…on any given day. Lately I’ve been focusing on the negative…playing the part of cancer victim. I’ve been filled with negativity and self-pity… …How dare cancer take six months of my life away! …Sure other people die from cancer but it’s all about me, me, me, me, me. …No one understands. …I’m on an island all by myself. …Over here! I’m Negative Nelly…the Cancer Victim. …I’m throwing a pity party and you aren’t invited. Then someone came along and crashed my party by asking, “Why are you focusing on the... Not The C-Word blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=953990 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:30:34 +0100 953990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=949891&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=34871&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnotthecword.com%2F2007%2F10%2F14%2Fcancer-victim-or-cancer-survivor%2F Which am I? Well, it depends on what part of the emotional roller coaster ride I’m on…on any given day. Lately I’ve been focusing on the negative…feeling like the Cancer Victim. How dare cancer take six months of my life away! Yes, I know it takes other’s lives but it’s all about me, me, me, me, me. No one understands. I’m on an island all by myself. Over here! I’m Negative Nelly…the Cancer Victim. I’m throwing a pity party and you aren’t invited. However someone crashed my party by asking me…”Why are you focusing on the negative?” “Things could have been a lot worse and you are only focusing on the negative.” And to think this person is one of my very best friends. Some friend. I don’t r... Not The C-Word blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=949891 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:34:22 +0100 949891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=878559&cid=t_163945_136_f&fid=36027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fandrewschorr%2Fsurrogates-for-cancer-survivors%2F It’s not yet Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but I am not one to believe we need to wait for a given “month” to put emphasis on a health concern and write about it. So here’s an unusual breast cancer story that’s also a story of family love and sacrifice. It started with me doing what you probably do too – glance at the photos of friends and family when you are in someone else’s house. Typically, these are on their refrigerator, held there by magnetized frames. So there I was in the kitchen of my friend Shellie after a Jewish New Year gathering. “Who’s that?” I asked of the nice fridge photo of two little girls in a bathtub full of suds. “Oh, they are my niece’s twin girls,” Shellie answered. “Her sister-in-law was a surrogate mother for them because my niece bec... Andrew at Large blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=878559 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:34:47 +0100 878559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510414&cid=t_163945_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F12%2Fyoga-benefits-breast-cancer-survivors-from-ethnically-diverse-po%2F Filed under: Breast CancerA new study from researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine shows that yoga can benefit ethnic minority breast cancer survivors, particularly African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as those from under-served communities. During the 12 week study, researchers compared quality of life measures between two groups of women with early stage breast cancer; one group took a weekly yoga class and the other group didn't. More women in the non-yoga group experienced a worsening of social well-being compared to the yoga group. The yoga classes seemed to offer social support, which may have helped counteract loneliness and isolation, which is common after a cancer diagnosis. The women in the yoga group participated in a gentle, seated form of yoga based on Integ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510414 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 2510414