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11 Common Cancer Myths Debunked

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For someone who hardly packs what she needs when going to see family, I received a rude shock when I was told there was no antiperspirant at home, why? My mum heard it causes cancer. For someone spending her hard earned money on medical fees for me, I was sad she could take such a …

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Nutritional Nuggets: Cancer and Diet

5 minutes of reading
Cancer accounts for approximately 13 percent of all deaths each year with the most common being lung, stomach, colorectal, liver, and breast cancer. Life style and dietary measures alone have been said to prevent an estimated 30-40 percent of all cancers. This makes diet second only to tobacco as a preventable risk factor for the …

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Using my voice; becoming a cancer advocate

3 minutes of reading
Speaking on behalf or in support of a cause is the simple definition of advocacy. Cancer advocates are people who are speaking on behalf of cancer patients, raising awareness on cancer and its related issues. They also effectively influence research development, public policy, legislative and governmental issues concerning cancer. They identify problems or harmful situations …

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Balancing Life and a Cancer Diagnosis

5 minutes of reading
Your life is your story. Write well. Edit Often ~ A cancer survivor  Balancing life in itself can be a challenging act. Constantly juggling between one’s work, home, money, health, and relationships. Life comes with a bid to accomplish one’s goals, but sometimes we fail to understand that there is a need to balance our …

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