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AUGUST 2011
LIVESTRONG serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against the worlds leading cause of death. LIVESTRONG is a leader in the global movement on behalf of 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. Known for its iconic yellow wristband, LIVESTRONG has become a symbol of hope and inspiration to people affected by cancer around the world. Since its inception, the organisation has raised more than $400 million for the fight against cancer. www.LIVESTRONG.org.
This brand new organisation, Cancer.vive, consists of an amazing group of cancer survivors and sufferers who want to make a positive difference in the lives of people suffering from the same illness as them. From the 16 September until the 24 September this extraordinary group of people will be crossing the country on Triumph motorcycles with the aim to raise funds, educate, create awareness, identify and develop support systems; not only for people living with cancer, but also their families and friends. The focus of this specific journey will be on the so-called shy cancers (breast, cervical, ovarian, prostate and testicular cancer) the cancers that for many are difficult to talk about and often go undetected because of lack of knowledge, fear, stigmas, cultural taboos and more. The importance of early detection and necessary treatment will also be strongly emphasized. Many of the women and men going on this journey are living proof that if you know what to look for and get the proper treatment in time you will be able to live a full and healthy life. To spread the good news in cities, towns and remote and rural villages is no easy task, and it can only be done with the generosity and help of
companies and individuals that take this important matter to heart. In the words of Adle du Plessis from Revlon (the main sponsor of the Cancer.vive ride): Dont shy away from the reality of cancer! The ride starts from the University of Johannesburg on Friday 16 September and there will be more details of the event and of the route the bikers will take on the website: www.cancervive.co.za.
Cancer.vive aims to create awareness of suvivorship of this disease. Honouring those who have lost their battle and most importantly raise funds and awareness to fight the disease through education.
Our Mission
We are a group of cancer survivors celebrating the life we have been given by showing people that there is life after cancer. We do this through creating awareness for all types of cancer, by raising funds for cancer education and the facilitation of cancer support groups in South Africa.
Our Vision
Cancer.vive aims to become the most dynamic and colourful group of cancer survivors, who lead by example in projects by celebrating life through their hands-on and personal participation in communities, educating people about cancer and creating support structures and hope for cancer patients.
Payment: How, what, when and who to contact Tests and test results: Which labs, how results communicated Afterhours and emergency care: When and how Prescriptions: Refills, who to call about side effects and adverse events Care companion: invitation to bring one By giving us and our families this information, you communicate three important messages: First, that we are welcome and that you want us to be comfortable. Learn from successful hotels and treat us like guests. The second message is that you want us to make the best possible use of the care and services you are providing. And the third message is that you are accountable for what you offer: You have printed it here in black and white that this is how your hospital or practice or clinic operates and you will live up to the commitments you have made. The sooner we know what the expectations are, the sooner we understand what our role is, the better prepared we will be to assume that role. The belief that we will figure this out ourselves ultimately wastes our time and yours. Like a guide, a pact conveys important messages. You are saying to us that: We are part of the team. We have significant, complex responsibilities that you have helped us understand and define. And you will help us learn how to do them.
By having this conversation based on a written document, you signal that our participation is critical and you are holding yourselves accountable for helping us to participate competently. "You need to know how important this is to us: By directing your attention purposefully to our concerns, you help us to do the work we must do to live for as long and as well as we can with all the grace we can muster, all the support we can find and all the dignity we deserve." The full text of Jessies speech is available at: http://e-patients.net/archives/2011/06/jessie-gruman-at-icsi.html
support and guidance to others who may be just at the beginning of their cancer experience. This is an empowering experience where the person helping oftentimes gets back as much as they give. For the person receiving the support, it's just so good to be with someone who knows exactly how they're feeling.
Dates to remember
29 August 3 September 7 September 9 September Cape Town PLWC Support Group Bosom Buddies Mad Hatters Tea Party R4R General meeting/Support 14h00. Speaker Dr Charlotte Ingram Zip Zap Circus event, Cape Town 19h00 2/3 September CANSA Roodepoort, Relay for Life.
10 September Cancer Support Group, Parktown 0900 16 September Cancervive st University of Jhb. Start of Awareness Ride. Contact Thea 083 602 3102 16-24 Sept Cancervive Awareness Ride (Jhb-CT) see www.cancervive.co.za Bosom Buddies meeting R4R General meeting/Support 10h00 Cancervive SPAR, W.Cape Ladies Day. Contact Elsabe 021 690 0179 LiveSTRONG Day Cancer Support Group, Parktown 0900
26 September Cape Town PLWC Support Group 1 October 1 October 1 October 2 October 8 October
9-15 October Journey of Hope Breast Cancer Motorbike Run - Contact number: 082 840 3633 19 October 30 October 31 October R4R Breast Cancer Tea. Speaker: Dr. Ashwin Hurribunce CHOC Walk, Zoo Lake, Parkview, Johannesburg Cape Town PLWC Support Group
12 November Cancer Support Group, Parktown 0900 16 November R4R General meeting/Support 10h00. Speakers: Sr Frances Hozan & Dr Sue Walter 26 November Bosom Buddies year end function 0900 28 November Cape Town PLWC Support Group 30 November R4R Year End Lunch 10 December Cancer Support Group, Parktown 0900
CONTACT DETAILS : People Living With Cancer and CanSurvive Cancer Support Group, Johannesburg: 073 975 1452, jhb@plwc.org.za People Living With Cancer,Cape Town: 076 775 6099, info@plwc.org.za, www.plwc.org.za Bosom Buddies: 0860 283 343, www.bosombuddies.org.za Campaign for Cancer: www.campaign4cancer.co.za CANSA Johannesburg Central: 011 648 0990, 19 St John Road, Houghton, www.cansa.org.za Reach for Recovery (R4R) : Johannesburg, Antoinette Reis, 011 648 0990 or 072 849 2901 Reach for Recovery: Harare, Zimbabwe contact 707659. MBTM: Noelene@causemarketing.co.za, www.mbtm.co.za Pink Drive: cecile@causemarketing.co.za, www.pinkdrive.co.za Cancer Centre - Harare: 60 Livingstone Avenue, Harare Tel: 707673 / 705522 / 707444 Fax: 732676 E-mail: cancer@mweb.co.zw www.cancerhre.co.zw
Worthwhile quotes
If youre going through hell, keep going! Sir Winston Churchill Thomas Jefferson once said, Who then can so softly bind up the wound of another, as he who has felt the same wound himself? One important thing to remember is that the end is not written yet forthose who are still here. Some people have the mistaken idea that living longer just brings them another day closer to recurrence or death from theirdisease. Instead, living longer improves the odds for a patient to continue living. In other words, each day may actually add time to the prognosis. Robin Martinez, Survivor and Patient Advocate. used cartridges with replacement solutions at much higher doses. In fact, the devices are not limited to delivering nicotine. The paper notes that instructions for filling cartridges with marijuana hash oil can be easily accessed on the Internet. The safety of inhaling propylene glycol over an extended period of time has not been studied in humans. E-cigarettes may serve as a "bridge product" that smokers use in places where traditional tobacco smoking is prohibited, thus perpetuating their addiction and use of real cigarettes. Additionally, they may be used as a 'starter' product for young people considering smoking, especially since the cartridges can be purchased over the Internet with tempting flavoring like grape and chocolate. Article URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/231482.php
DISCLAIMER: This newsletter is for information purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. Please consult your doctor for personal medical advice before taking any action that may impact on your health. The views expressed are not necessarily those of People Living With Cancer or those of the Editor.
PinkDrive at work
ThePinkDrive truck was at the recent 702 walk to to offer help and examinations to competitors and spectators wanting to know more about breast cancer. The pictures below were taken when PinkDrive honoured Nelson Mandela Day by going to an informal settlement in Irene on 18 July and doing free clinical breast examinations and education to those less fortunate, who do not have the luxury of medical facilities. The PinkDrive medical staff educated women about the importance of early detection and performed clinical breast examinations on approximately 54 women who has never had the facilities of having this done in the past.
eggs were cooked in a microwave, It's a big reduction but it still leaves eggs equal to apples in their antioxidant value,"said Wu. In previous research, Wu found that egg proteins were converted by enzymes in the stomach and small intestines and produced peptides that act the same way as ACE inhibitors, prescriptions drugs that are used to lower high blood pressure. Article URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/230604.php
gists, we are acutely aware of the radiation dose our patients receive and make every attempt to minimise this exposure. iDose allows us to tailor our CT scanning protocols to each individual patient.