Memory issues after cancer may not be due to chemo Research has suggested some women experience mental haziness, dubbed “chemo brain,” during and soon after chemotherapy treatment. And one recent study found evidence of changes in the activity of certain
I’m not sick; I just have side effects
I’m not sick; I just have side effects – A young women’s story According to the little name tag barcode thing the hospital puts on you, I was 35 and 2 months at the time of my breast cancer diagnosis.
Pink Walk Terms and Conditions
Entries must be via the official entry forms or via the online registration process. All participants must abide by instructions from marshals and officials. The event will take place rain, hail or shine, however in the unlikely event of cancellation
Social support can help..
“Breast cancer patients that say they have people with whom they have a good time, or have “positive social interactions with”, are better able to deal with pain and other symptoms, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in Breast
The impact of breast cancer and Community Support
Wayne Douglas talks with Sue Winters of the Breast Cancer Trust, about the impact of breast cancer, and the need for community support for those affected. Watch the news article
Holistic Cancer Congress
The second annual Holistic Cancer Congress (HCC), took place in Penrose, Auckland on March 16-17. A range of local and international speakers addressed topics such as Options to improve results with orthodox medical treatments How diet may influence the development
Travel assistance
If you, or a family member, need to travel long distances – or frequently – to see a specialist, then you may be eligible for help with expenses under the National Travel Assistance Scheme. These expenses may include travel, accommodation
Breast prosthesis subsidy
The Breast Prosthesis Service Payment is payment to people who have undergone a partial or full mastectomy, either unilateral or bilateral, and/or have undergone a lumpectomy, have congenital needs, or have had failed reconstructive surgery, as specified by a specialist
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Pink Walk Registration details
How do I register?12 Online..register via internet banking ASB Bank cnr Tutanekai and Pukuatua Street Aroha Mai Cancer Support Group, 1238 Haupapa Street View the Pink Walk 2012 Poster Loads of fun, loads of prizes Rally up your work collegues,