Jogging for Jude
Thanks to the generosity of the McFarlane’s community of friends and family ‘Jogging for Jude’ raised in excess of $8,000 for the Cancer Care Centre.
Articles
Inspiring articles about individual cancer experiences
For the love of Mike
Getting the most out of all the small things
Sue Durand has been a member of Cancer Care Centre since 2004. That was when her husband Mike was diagnosed with cancer.
Tai Chi Qi gong for health and well-being
Tai Chi Qi gong is a safe, gentle, low impact system of exercise that is practised by millions of people around the world.
How can natural medicines support cancer treatment?
Belle McCaleb reports on how natural medicines can help manage the side effects of chemotherapy.
Learn how to meditate
This meditation course will lead you through a process and help you reclaim what you have always wanted for yourself.
Supporting immunity with natural medicines
Immunity or our ability to fight off cancer, bacteria and viruses is commonly lowered as a side effect of chemotherapy. Belle McCaleb looks at how natural medicines can help.
A little hope and inspiration
Gary Page shares the experience of his journey with cancer.
Mushrooms – nature’s breast cancer fighter
Eating mushrooms could be the most practical advice for young women looking to dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Meet the volunteer: Tony Fonseka
Hi, my name is Tony Fonseka and I have been a volunteer therapist and Tai Chi Qigong instructor at the Cancer Care Centre since the beginning of 2009.
Meet the volunteer: Dianne Johnson
After being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in late 2001, my oncologist suggested I try some holistic therapies to help ease stress and regain some control over my life and so my cancer journey brought me to the Cancer Care Centre.
Minimising side effects of cancer treatment with natural medicine support
Using natural medicine can support the person under medical treatment to better tolerate treatment by minimising side effects and long term toxicities.
Massage therapy and complementary care
Massage is one of the most popular therapies in the complementary range and it is currently the subject of a number of scientific studies regarding its benefits to cancer patients. We talk to Carolyn Rowe about the topic.
New report on cancer statistics
The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare has found that fewer Australians are dying of cancer, but the number of people diagnosed with the disease is climbing every year.
Cancer Care Centre goes ‘on the road’
A grant from Coopers Brewery Foundation has made it possible for us to take the Centre to regional and country South Australia.
Support your Centre
There are so many ways you can help your Centre and ensure the vital support to South Australians affected by cancer continues. In this issue we discuss ‘people resources’.
Donna’s inspiring gift
When cancer returned to Donna Mann’s life, she decided she would not wait for the loss of hair that comes with Chemotherapy – she decided to shave it and husband Andrew has joined in!
The detour: My journey with breast cancer
One woman's personal account
My final chemotherapy treatment in November 2005 was a breeze. The brew of chemicals slowly flowed into my body as it had done for the previous 15 treatments. As the last ounce disappeared from the bag, I sighed with relief. The nurse gave me a hug and exclaimed, “It’s over!” I left the treatment roomContinue Reading