As we mark this year’s International Childhood Cancer Day, please consider joining the World Community Grid project seeking to find childhood cancer treatments. The International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organizations established International Childhood Cancer Day in 2002 to raise global public awareness about childhood cancer. The tragic reality is that 175,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer each year, and an estimated 90,000 of these children will die from the … [Read more...]
Ovarian Cancer Recovery, there is New Hope
February 3, 2013 by
Hope for Women Discoveries herald new hope for women with ovarian cancer Health research is typically a slow process, with discoveries made by tiny baby steps. It can take years to translate research knowledge into better diagnostic tests and new treatments. That’s what makes recent findings at the BC Cancer Agency so remarkable. In December 2008, a multidisciplinary ovarian cancer research team announced an important discovery about the genetics of ovarian … [Read more...]
Elsa P: Full Moon in Leo, Change In The Storyline (Around The World)
January 24, 2013 by
The Moon takes a bumpy ride through Cancer for the rest of the work week. Emotions will be disturbed as she's challenged by Uranus in Aries and Pluto and Venus in Capricorn. The Moon does catch support from Saturn in Scorpio, but don't be surprised if fears around safety and security come up from the depths at this time. The weekend will be dominated by the full moon in Leo. Leo is a creative sign that loves drama, but the Moon will be held in check by Saturn in Scorpio and stared at by … [Read more...]
Mastectomy~Partial or Radical, that is the question? WOMEN in RECOVERY
January 21, 2013 by
Mastectomy Partial or Radical, that is the question? There are four types of mastectomies: partial mastectomy, or lumpectomy, in which the tumor and surrounding tissue is removed; simple mastectomy, where the entire breast and some axillary lymph nodes are removed; modified radical mastectomy, in which the entire breast and all axillary lymph nodes are removed; and the radical mastectomy, where the entire breast, axillary lymph nodes, and chest muscles are removed. A … [Read more...]
Hysterectomy, Life After the Surgery – WOMEN in RECOVERY
January 17, 2013 by
Hysterectomy, Life After the Surgery ...to Be or not to Be, that is the question... Surgical removal of the uterus A hysterectomy is major operation to remove a woman's uterus. It is carried out to treat various problems associated with periods, pelvic pain, tumours and other related conditions. The problem you are experiencing will determine what type of operation is required and whether the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix will also be removed. Before … [Read more...]
Doris Parreno – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 12, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of an amazing woman, one with the courage to not only Take Action to save her own life; but, one that is humble enough to ask for help. After being diagnosed with cancer, this powerful soul has searched endlessly for a path of survival. Celebrate with us here today that she is now here to help the women of our world! WOMAN of ACTION™ Doris Parreno Helping Hands - … [Read more...]
BREAST CANCER – Signs and Symptoms
October 14, 2012 by
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer Remember, lumps in the breast are very common, especially just before your period. Most lumps are not breast cancer. Most often breast cancer is first noticed as a painless lump in the breast or armpit. You or your partner may discover the lump, or your doctor may find it during a routine physical exam or screening mammogram. Other signs might include: lump or swelling in the armpit changes in breast size or shape dimpling or puckering of the … [Read more...]
Karen Pegler – WOMAN of ACTION™
October 12, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian unsung heroin, a woman that has risen above her own challenges, coming our on top of it all. Abuse survivor, having to re-build her life with two children by her side, she went back to school - achieved! We are elated to have her now here today, to help the Women of our World !!! WOMAN of ACTION™ Karen Pegler Born in Millbrook, Ont 1960. Raised on a dairy … [Read more...]
Tiffany Bond – WOMAN of ACTION™
October 11, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated and honored to Celebrate the Life of this woman of experience, strength and hope. Having risen above some of life's toughest challenges, walked through some of darkest moments in areas of 'Abuse, Addiction and Cancer', passing through the Light at the End of the Tunnel, this gal devotes her life today to helping others, focusing on WOMEN. She is a trail blazing babe in pink! WOMAN of ACTION™ Tiffany … [Read more...]
