Archives #SpreadTheHope Here are some articles from way back… 201620152014201320122016 2015 Rekindle your love in 36 questionsIn 1997 a psychologist, Arthur Aron, published a study in which he had succeeded in ...Read moreBeauty can be more than skin deepThe lovely Teniqua de Fonseca, the reigning Miss Portugal SA, is more than just a ...Read moreBeYOUtifulYou were beautifully and wonderfully made. Regardless of what you’ve been through, how your body … Read moreFifty Shades of Grey – a distraction“Have you read this book,” asked my patient, her eyes lighting up. Bending down she ...Read moreThe ramifications of tamoxifen and your decision to exerciseIn the summer issue of this magazine, I wrote on the topic of your choices ...Read moreJuicing – making the most of fruit and vegetablesAim for at least 5 servings per day of fruit and vegetables. Buy seasonal to ...Read moreA letter to a friendIt is not enough to say I am sorry. It was your funeral today; I ...Read moreLook Good Feel Better accessoriesWhile undergoing cancer treatment you may look different, or you may feel that you look … Read moreThe silver lining to a mastectomy for Iola Laranja-da CunhaNo matter how you sugar coat it, a mastectomy remains a bitter pill to swallow. ...Read moreBy the death of a friendAbout eighteen months ago a friend died. This is the first time I have written ...Read more 2014 Am I still sexy?I am 28 and had no problem meeting men before my breast cancer diagnosis. I ...Read moreWhat is art therapy?Art therapy is used to help people manage physical and emotional problems, by using creative ...Read moreDiscrimination or good business practice?The practice by medical aid schemes of excluding treatments on the basis of the past ...Read moreGlobal research study prompts launch of locally driven national anti-stigma cancer campaignA global cancer research study conducted in a number of low to middle income countries, ...Read moreStyle tips for dressing well this autumnAs much as I prefer summer time, autumn brings with it countless opportunities to snuggle ...Read moreTake charge of your health: Why exercise is so importantWe’re living in an exciting age that sees conventional wisdom being given a bloody nose ...Read moreThe distress of Vaginal AtrophyWhen you are dealing with the diagnosis of breast cancer and the stress of surgery, ...Read moreFamily – the glue that holds your life togetherUntil recently, cancer had been considered a terminal illness – people who were diagnosed with … Read more Load more 2013 Decoding the CCMAMost people with breast cancer are able to go to work and do other everyday ...Read moreKnowing joyThere are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward - Kahlil Gibran ...Read moreCANCER ALLIANCE CALLS FOR UNITY IN ADDRESSING KEY CHALLENGES IN SA CANCER CAREFollowing initial meetings in June 2011, South Africa’s Cancer NGOs have unified with one voice, ...Read moreAutumn leavesTree leaves layering themselves upon each other is nature’s way of suggesting we start doing ...Read moreThe role of physiotherapy in the management of patients throughout their cancer journeyOur aim is to assist the person with cancer in achieving maximum physical functioning within ...Read moreBreast tuberculosis (TB): diagnosis and treatmentTB of the breast is an uncommon disease that is often difficult to differentiate from ...Read moreCancer and nutritional supplementsThere is a large variety of vitamin and mineral supplements available in the shops and ...Read moreTooth SensitivityPossibly one of the most annoying conditions to suffer from is tooth sensitivity. Not being ...Read more Load more 2012 Vaginal Dryness and InfectionDiseases and medications can cause a variety of vaginal problems that lead to vaginal dryness, … Read moreMy Walk with Breast CancerI am a 30 year-old woman with a lot of spark and energy! I have … Read moreI’m Still Standing – Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!My name is John Kirtland and I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2008. … Read moreWinning Wigs“Don’t look on hair loss as a negative! Embrace the inevitable and use the opportunity … Read moreEffects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on the heartFollowing my initial article in the Summer edition of Buddies For Life I would like … Read moreJenna Skews: a schoolgirl’s courageous journeyThis article was first published in Buddies For Life 2012 summer issue. Written by Anelle ...Read moreLymphoedema – The ‘Silent’ Chronic Disease Part 1Steve Norton defines Lymphoedema as an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the spaces between … Read moreLymphoedemaLymphoedema is an abnormal swelling found, most commonly, in the arms and/or legs, but can … Read morePrescribed Minimum BenefitsPrescribed Minimum Benefits entitle you to many benefits regardless of what medical scheme or option … Read moreMaintaining Good HealthCancer survivors understand how important an early diagnosis is for saving lives, not just with … Read more #SpreadTheHope
