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Poetry and cancer. The emotions surrounding a cancer can inspire creative writing and poetry. Hundreds of poems have been posted. . Read poems or...email us your own poem	How to avoid carcinogens Eating more anti-oxidant rich foods is only half the story. You can down a free chapter from "Lifestyle after Cancer which describes how how to avoid cancer forming chemicals - free chapter	Read how World champion marathon runner Paula Radcliffe supports self help strategies after cancer in her foreword of lifestyle after Cancer
Lifestyle guidelines
Nail care - protect your nails during chemotherapy. Nails can become painful and disfigured during and after chemotherapy. We describe the latest nail care guidelines and number of useful tips to keep them healthy, including cooling and moisturising ...read more
Lip care - protect your lips during chemotherapy Natural oil based creams were reported to be better than petroleum based creams in a recent patient survey. natureMedical lip balm has been design to soothe and moisturise the lips after chemotherapy or sun exposure. It only contains only natural waxes and essential oils selected for their anti-inflammatory ...read more/order
Vitamin D guidelines - read the evidence why this essential vitamin is important in the defense against cancer, how a deficiency is detrimental to out health, how you can increase vitamin D naturally through a health lifestyle and how you can measure your levels reliably and simply via our online service
Bone health guidelines. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and hormones can reduce bone density leading to osteoporisis and increased risk of fracture. These guidelines summarise the latest evidence for the benefits of certain lifestyle strategies to maintain bone health - read more
Sleep hygiene guidance. Up to 80% of individuals complain of disturbed sleep after cancer either due to the psychological distress or the medication such as steroids. Before resorting to medication here are some basic rules which may help you get a better nights rest - read more
Practical services
Micro-nutrient testing Empower yourself to make dietary choices specific to your personal make up. This Cancer Risk Nutritional Profile, analyses your blood profile and recommends specific dietary and supplement advice to ensure you have the best possible nutritional status to fight cancer and aid recovery from treatments....read more
Make a will (or living will) Cancernet has teamed up with a leading UK lawyer to drive down the cost of making a solicitor checked will. This reliable, easy to use, online resource ensures your assets (money, property, jewellery, etc) go to the person you want in the most tax efficient way and not those you least want. ....read more
Keep-healthy.com Practical evidence based advice on healthy living including ways to naturally reduce cholesterol, reduce blood pressure maintain a healthy weight and level of fitness. Includes advice on supplements and other useful products...link
Survivorship and rehabilitation programmes
The Cancer Survivorship Programme. This evidence based mind-body medicine programme allows patients to better manage the unique physical, psychological and emotional side effects of cancer using psychological support, nutrition, exercise and meditation, that together form a fully integrated complementary cancer support programme that is designed to be used in conjunction with conventional treatments. ..read more on www.thecsp.co.uk.
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Support groups and self help organisations throughout the UK and internationally. Links to Asian support organisations; Read patient stories and links to the Cancer active website addressing a wide range of complementary issues related to cancer and their a quarterly magazine (ICON).. submit a link to your group
Self help books and videos
Lifestyle and cancer - the facts. This new, edition has a foreword by Paula Radcliffe . It has been extensively re-written with evidence from research from around the world which demonstrates how diet, exercise and lifestyle can; help avoid cancer , cope with treatments side effects; slow the rate of progression of cancer and help prevent relapse. (read chapter 9 free), This comprehensive essential lifestyle guidebook can be safely ordered online (�8.95), downloaded via pdf or via kindle
Look after your family after cancer - A diagnosis of cancer can cause a strain on family harmony. With emotions running high its not a good time to be upset further by destructive arguments. This practical little book has identified the situations where arguments are most likely to happen and provides simple tips to navigate around them...download �1.99
Prepared for cancer treatments. Patients and professionals, teamed up with Sue Lawley to produce this 21 minute film which explains chemotherapy & radiotherapy while you watch patients, describing their experiences, side effects and methods to alleviate them. Awarded the NHS communication prize ... read more / order individually or in bulk for your oncology department