CORRELATION BETWEEN LIFESTYLE AND CANCER
More than 100 000 cases – the equivalent to one third of all those diagnosed in the UK each year are caused by smoking, unhealthy diets, alcohol and excess weight.
This figure further increases to around 134 000 when taking into account all fourteen lifestyle and environmental risk factors.
Smoking is far and away the [...]
CUP FOR CANCER 2011 – SOMETHING YOU SHOULDN’T MISS
The Cup for Cancer was held on the 29th of October. A great opportunity for a lot of people to give their views on cancer. Looking at the large turnout in the conference room at the Nest hotel, you could see that the community of Luderitz unquestionably wants to contribute and help make a difference [...]
CANCER CORNER
A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BECOMING A BONE MARROW/STEM CELL DONOR…….
• Donors must be between 18 and 50 years old.
• Donors must be in general good health.
• With no history of hepatitis or sexually trans mitted diseases.
• Donors should weigh over 50 kg.
• Preferably, but not necessarily be a blood donor.
• Donors must be informed.
• Donors must be committed [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness
Early breast cancer usually doesn’t show any symptoms. As the tumour grows, it can change how the breast looks or feel. The common changes include:
• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the armpit area.
• A change in the shape and size of the breast.
• Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast.
• The [...]
Cancer Corner
Instead of Bandana Day we have held a Boot Out Cancer Day with shoelaces. There are eight different colors – available at Sans Fashion, Karas Veg and Fruit and at Netta’s Biltong Shop.
Pink Day will be on the 14th October 2011 and the accessories are already available.
Cup for Cancer will be on the 29th October [...]
CANCER ASSOCIATION
GOOD NEWS: Jean van Wyk is in remission.
Simon Kandjila has passed away on the 21st of July 2011. He was an outstanding person who had a constant sense of humour and bore the dreadfull pain very bravely. There are still lots of patients in Luderitz who need our prayers, support [...]
PROSTATE CANCER
The prostate is part of a man’s reproductive system .It is located in front of the rectum, under the bladder and surrounds the urethra ( through which the urine flows ). A healthy prostate is the size of a walnut. No one knows the exact causes of prostate cancer. Studies have found the following risk [...]
CANCER ASSOCIATION
760 00 APPLES FOR NAMIBIA THIS YEAR. This is the best ever for eleven years.
I hereby wish to thank all the ladies for their help with the distribution of the apples this year. It was not an easy task to off-load 96 boxes with apples.
Christine Beukes
Meisie Etwein
Jolande Ettwein
Joan James
Janie Thompson
Nampost
756 Apples were given back [...]
SAY NO TO SMOKING
Cigarette smoking is addictive. The nicotine causes addiction just like heroin and other drugs. Nicotine taken in small amounts reaches the brain in 15 seconds and creates a pleasant feeling. That’s when the smoker wants to smoke more and become dependent on nicotine. When he wants to stop, he will suffer withdrawal symptoms like nervousness, [...]
I’M ‘APPLE WITH THAT
Thank you for supporting the Cancer Apple Project 2011. 9 000 apples were sold, and will be distributed from the 15th of May by the Cancer Association itself.
The Easter Egg Hunt was a great success and we raised N$ 2 600.It was made possible by our sponsors.
Ockie Theron
Chantelle Els
Charlene Olynn
Meisie Ettwein
Willem [...]
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