Tai chi may help with pain in breast cancer survivors

There are hundreds of sites on the internet featuring information, news and stories about all aspects of breast cancer. It can be interesting, informative and fun to 'surf the net' looking for sites around the world. On this page, we feature links to sites and stories that have caught our eye and may interest you too.  Some of these stories are inspirational and informative. Others broaden our knowledge of experiences from women all over the world. Breast cancer is a global disease and we can learn much from each other, irrespective of ethnicity, culture and social background.

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Links of the Week:

Tai chi may help with pain in breast cancer survivors - a small pilot study in the US is under way.

Previous links from 2012:

Iyengar yoga reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors

As many as 50% of women diagnosed with breast cancer experience some degree of depression. Meditation may help.

Could regular exercise help prevent breast cancer? A new Canadian study may find out.

Previous Links from 2011:

New couture-like hospital robes replace drab hospital gowns - now cancer patients look good and feel better during radiation treatments.

Thermography vs Mammography - the NZ Listener discusses the pros and cons 

Christmas can be a difficult time of year for some - Sweet Louise offers some advice

Support women living with breast cancer the right way - tips on how you can help

Get ready for secondary breast cancer awareness day by Judith Potts, UK Telegraph 

Living with breast cancer in New Zealand - a story featuring on Campbell Live 5 October 

Giving breast cancer patients radiotherapy and chemotherapy at the same time significantly cuts the risk their tumors will come back 

A Flash Mob Dance Video (link to YouTube video) was organized by Kim MacGregor. Kim created this as a tribute to her best friend Erika Heller who died of colon cancer last year at age 31. Each and every telephone conversation they ever had, Erika would end by telling Kim "You're an amazing woman!" Well, Kim wanted to do something special to honour her friend and this is the result. It was filmed at the Toronto Eaton Centre after only one 6 hour rehearsal.

Depression and pain increase fatigue in breast cancer survivors In Spain, 5-year survival following breast cancer diagnosis is more than 83%. Around 66% suffer fatigue following treatment. A Spanish research establishes the factors associated with tiredness in cancer survivors to improve their quality of life. 

From breast cancer to half marathon - exercise is the key! The British advocacy group Macmillan Cancer Support has focused international attention on the issue this month by calling for exercise to be considered a formal part of cancer treatment.

A helping hand for young American breast cancer patients – US based  The Pink Daisy Project, a nonprofit that provides support to American breast cancer patients under 45.

Cancer-fighting virus kills tumours without harming healthy tissue - researchers say a single intravenous infusion of a genetically engineered virus can home in on cancer and kill tumours without harming healthy tissue. 

The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (NZ) has produced a series of web-based videos offering comfort, strength and support - and the knowledge that 'you are not alone'.

New York State plans to sue a sham breast cancer charity that raised millions of dollars but diverted most of it into the pockets of its officers ... 

When Australian woman Deborah Masel was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2007 she was given one year to live - four years later she has published memoir about her struggle.

Rural Women NZ recognised for innovative breast cancer fundraising with 'Let's Get Plastered' campaign which raised $16,000 for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.

New DVD developed by the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation aims to save lives of Mâori women.

Seeing cancer through her daughter's eyes was the hardest part

Lead antibodies selected for breast cancer testing - Auckland researcher Peter Lobie at the Liggins Institute 

Breast screening - do the benefits outweigh the risks of mammography?

Men can get breast cancer too ... read the story of policeman Mark Cross. 

New film to aid deaf women diagnosed with breast cancer - a diagnosis of breast cancer can be particularly isolating for members of the deaf community.

Lymph node study shakes pillar of breast cancer care - for about 20 percent of breast cancer patients, removing cancerous nodes does not improve survival or prevent cancer recurrence, researchers say.  

Push for more breast cancer nurses - breast care nurses give physical, psychological and emotional support to women going through breast cancer.

'Don't tell me to think positive - I lost track of the number of times I was told to be positive about the breast cancer I was diagnosed with ...' 

Utah study asks former breast cancer patients to try tai chi

Women in far western New South Wales to benefit from free breast cancer Forum

Man campaigns to raise awareness of breast cancer in men

Lindsay Avner, founder of Bright Pink, raises awareness of breast cancer amongst young women

Support group reaches out to younger breast cancer patients

A warning for NZ women that thermography is not a proven test for diagnosing breast cancer

Can 'positive thinking' help - or hinder - recovery from cancer?

"Husbands, fathers, sons and brothers of women with breast cancer are an untapped resource, desperate to help." 

Alan Simons published a memoir about losing his wife to breast cancer and received an unexpected  response from men who shared his experience - he has set up a website called Breast Cancer - In Loving Memory to encourage men to share their stories.

American high school student makes hundreds of pillows to increase comfort of breast cancer patients. 

A study is being done in Alberta, Canada to measure the success of three stress-reduction programmes for breast cancer survivors.

New Zealand’s first conference dedicated to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer aims to answer a growing thirst for knowledge on this important issue.

Fly fishing retreat gives strength to breast cancer survivors (The inaugural New Zealand Casting for Recovery retreat was held in early 2010) 

Wahine Toa is a support group for Maori women affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. The group meets every second month in a supportive environment to share experiences and fellowship.
 
Actress and breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate launches her own breast cancer charity 

Living well beyond breast cancer - a book by Marisa Weiss and her mother Ellen about those issues associated with 'living well' after breast cancer.

A counselor told breast cancer survivor Darlene Chavers to join a support group - she couldn't find one so started her own!

ANZBCTG offers SORBET clinical trial 

Glasgow Hospice opens new HeadStrong clinic for women experiencing hair loss through breast cancer treatments.

Women spread breast cancer awareness in Syria

New breast cancer support project at Royal Melbourne Hospital gives women renewed hope

Patient navigators lead the way through a complex medical world ... read more.

Learning to relax can extend cancer survival

Support group speaks the language of compassion ... Zaragoza said in Spanish that it helped her to hear how Garza had gone through breast cancer while she was pregnant with now-9-month-old Ethen.

Evidence to Support Shortened Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
The latest research to support using shortened radiation protocols for breast cancer treatment comes from Jayant Vaidya, PhD, of University College London, ...

New American studies suggest that exercise holds real benefits for cancer patients ... and yoga can help by improving sleep and overall well being.

Patients organise a new form of support - for women who have had breast reconstructive surgery.

Motorcycle mamas raise funds for Rethink Breast Cancer, a Canadian organisation for younger women facing a breast cancer diagnosis.

Researchers study possible links between chemotherapy and memory loss ... read more in this article. 

Teens form support group for children of cancer patients ... read more.

Martina Navratilova says she will conquer breast cancer as she has every other opponent! Read the story ...

While many types of exercises can be beneficial to those with cancer, yoga's combination of relaxation, breathing, stretching and sometimes spirituality are particularly helpful, some cancer survivors say. Read more ...

Board paddling American woman Jodie Nelson sets out to raise money for breast cancer awareness - and is joined by Larry the Minke whale, raising over $100,000.

Women from the Gainesville, Fla. (USA) Breast Cancer Support group offer tips to help you get through chemotherapy treatments. Have a look!

Breast Cancer Support Group Brunei Darussalam "...is a non-government organisation, NGO, formed with the resolution to help other cancer patients in the country to cope with the disease in a more organised and effective way." Visit this page and view the short video.

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