Cancer. The word continues to evoke paralyzing fear in humans despite the science and education that exists to empower them to heal. Clocks-human beings live by them. Age, education, work, sickness, marriage—are all measured by the passing of years. Life and death are often measured in quantity of time—as opposed to quality. As the song “Turn, Turn, Turn” so appropriately says, “a time for every purpose under Heaven.” What could cancer and clocks possibly have in common? According to years of scientific research, circadian rhythm—that is, the 24-hour rotation of the Earth, may have a far more important role to play in resetting our own body clocks to prevent and reverse disease. Studies of blind women and nightshift workers (mostly nurses) have given much insight into why these groups of people have significantly higher rates of cancer (mostly of the breast), obesity, diabetes, and depression. Nobel Prize winning research (2017) about circadian … [Read more...] about Cancer and circadian rhythm–Nobel Prize research shows how body clocks can turn back disease
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Southsea photographer fighting cancer will marry in December and says: No wedding gifts, just please help QA hospital
0 Have your say ‘GETTING lung cancer is not a death sentence – it’s made me appreciate life more now than ever before’. Those are the words of inspirational Johnny Black who is determined to overcome the disease - and celebrate his wedding day.The 58-year-old was dealt the crushing blow 10 weeks ago after doctors stumbled on a ‘dark shadow’ on the left side of his lung.Remarkably, the diagnosis came during a chance X-ray of Johnny’s back for an unrelated issue at Queen Alexandra Hospital.And on Monday, just over four months after first going to his GP complaining of back pain, Johnny underwent surgery to remove the cancer.Now in recovery, the thankful photographer, of Napier Road, Southsea, is looking forward to finally marrying the love of his life, his fiancée Martine Halliday, in December.And to celebrate his new lease of life - and his future wedding – Johnny has launched a fundraising appeal to … [Read more...] about Southsea photographer fighting cancer will marry in December and says: No wedding gifts, just please help QA hospital
Paula Schneider on Running American Apparel and Fighting Cancer
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Business Day Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today's Paper Advertisement Supported by Corner office A breast cancer survivor who ran one of the most notorious brands in fashion is now C.E.O. of Susan G. Komen, working to raise money for a cure. ByDavid Gelles Aug. 10, 2018 Paula Schneider has run two organizations that could hardly be more different. She was chief executive of American Apparel, and is now C.E.O. of Susan G. Komen, the breast cancer foundation. Ms. Schneider grew up in California and spent most of her career in the fashion business, working in executive roles at BCBG Max Azria and Warnaco Swimwear before taking over American Apparel in 2015. American Apparel was a mess when she arrived. Dov Charney, the company’s founder, had recently been ousted by the board She left American Apparel in late 2016 and began consulting, helping Kanye West with his fashion … [Read more...] about Paula Schneider on Running American Apparel and Fighting Cancer
Man lost his stomach to cancer, and it fed his spiritual growth
A charitable and God-loving person, Wauconda's Kevin Barnes was an active member of Life Bridge Community Church; worked with the Love Inc. charity that helps people with jobs, housing and spiritual needs; served as a board member for the Wauconda-Island Lake Food Pantry; and led a charity that builds beds for poor kids. Then he got esophageal cancer, and everything changed. related advertisement "I see people different. I see life different," Barnes says. "I've got more compassion for others. I've probably cried more over happy and sad since cancer than I have in the rest of my life."That's why the 54-year-old husband and father of two now is taking classes to become a biblical counselor and also makes time to volunteer with his newest charity: Cancer Fighters. A support group founded in 1990 by Cancer Treatment Centers of America patients, Cancer Fighters connects new cancer patients with people who have gone through the experience."When I got cancer, I talked to a … [Read more...] about Man lost his stomach to cancer, and it fed his spiritual growth
De La Cruz was an entrepreneur, even while fighting cancer
By Mary Mills Heidbrink, Staff Writer Published 6:35 pm, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Photo: Courtesy Photos Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Robert Anthony De La Cruz, who served in the Navy in the 1960s, opened his own insurance business after a 20-year career with what was then Southwestern Bell Telephone. Robert Anthony De La Cruz, who served in the Navy in the 1960s, opened his own insurance business after a 20-year career with what was then Southwestern Bell Telephone. Photo: Courtesy Photos De La Cruz was an entrepreneur, even while fighting cancer 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Though he worked for 20 years at what was then Southwestern Bell Telephone, Robert Anthony De La Cruz aspired to operate his own business. Starting De La Cruz & Associates in the early 1990s, De La Cruz opened a second office about a decade … [Read more...] about De La Cruz was an entrepreneur, even while fighting cancer