A Peterborough mum of four who is fighting cancer has spoken of her gratitude after being given a vital grant from a charity. Charlene Martin, 33-year-old mother of four from Peterborough said: “We received a grant for £400. The money went towards a new washing machine and tumble dryer. With a family of six and chemo it was a massive help for us. It meant school uniforms and football kits were quicker to do.”Around £36,300 in Macmillan grants helped people with cancer in Cambridgeshire to pay for heating or clothing as having cancer can mean you feel the cold more or may be spending more time at home between treatments.And approximately £23,200 was given to people with cancer who were struggling to cover the cost of travelling to and from their appointments with costs that could not be reclaimed through their hospital.The grants also covered the costs of other essentials to help manage the impact of their cancer, such as beds, chairs, kitchen appliances and … [Read more...] about Peterborough mum of four who is fighting cancer thanks charity for vital grant
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San Jose Police brighten holidays for kids with cancer
By Sal Pizarro | [email protected] | PUBLISHED: December 13, 2018 at 12:51 pm | UPDATED: December 14, 2018 at 4:36 am The San Jose Police Department and other South Bay law enforcement agencies hosted a really special event last Saturday. How could it not be special with Santa Claus arriving in the San Jose Police helicopter? And that was just part of the fun for more than four dozen kids battling cancer, along with their families, who were invited to the Cops Care Cancer Foundation’s 15th annual Fantasy Flight. The foundation was started by retired San Jose Police Officer Brian Simuro, who still serves as its president and aimed to provide the kids with an unforgettable day. Families were driven motorcade-style from Juniper Networks in Sunnyvale to the San Jose Police Department’s hangar at Mineta San Jose International Airport, which was transformed into a winter wonderland. They were greeted there by cartoon favorites and “Star Wars” … [Read more...] about San Jose Police brighten holidays for kids with cancer
These Fierce Photos Highlight Kids Battling Cancer And Sickle Cell Disease
PARENTING 09/21/2018 11:38 am ET September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month. By Caroline Bologna Brave. Strong. Fearless. Those are just a few words that can describe kids living with pediatric cancer or blood disorders. In honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta put together a photo series spotlighting five courageous and resilient patients ranging in age from 4 to 15. Titled “In Their Own Words,” the series depicts each patient with special flags (gold for childhood cancer and burgundy for sickle cell disease) featuring one word that describes their personal journeys. “Kids with cancer and blood disorders are some of the strongest and wisest kids you’ll ever know,″ Jamie Brewer, whose 4-year-old daughter Caroline participated in the series, told HuffPost. … [Read more...] about These Fierce Photos Highlight Kids Battling Cancer And Sickle Cell Disease
‘It was just really humiliating’ Teen fighting cancer told to remove hat for class photo
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico -- A middle school student in New Mexico says she was humiliated on school picture day.Bella Thurston, 13, is battling cancer. Her mother says Bella has ependymoma, a brain and spine tumor that she was diagnosed with at age five. Some of Bella's hair has fallen out due to chemotherapy treatments, so she wears a hat.On picture day, the teen says the photographer told her to remove it."He says it's against policy. And I was like, 'OK, so I can't wear my hat?' and he was like, 'No, you can go fix your hair. Take your hat off or I won't take your picture,' and I didn't let him take my picture because I didn't feel that I needed to take my hat off in order for him to take my picture," Bella told KOAT.Lifetouch Photography has apologized and says it was a misunderstanding. "We have been in touch with the school and have reached out to the family to offer their daughter a complimentary photography session in a place of their choosing. In light of this, we will be … [Read more...] about ‘It was just really humiliating’ Teen fighting cancer told to remove hat for class photo
Scientists make a pizza that can fight cancer
Friday, August 10, 2018 by: Zoey Sky Tags: anti-cancer, cancer prevention, cancer solutions, cardiovascular disease, clean foods, Diets, Don Peppe pizzeria, fresh foods, good pizza, goodcancer, goodfood, goodhealth, healing foods, healthy pizza, Italy, life-prolonging pizza, Mediterranean diet, Naples, Napoli Pizza Village, nutrition, organics, Pizza Pascalina, Public Health, rectal cancer, superfood, vegetables, wheat flour (Natural News) A lot of people love pizza, a guilty pleasure that is usually full of fat, refined carbohydrates, and sodium. However, at Don Peppe pizzeria, some lucky diners had the chance to try a unique “life-prolonging” pizza. The Pizza Pascalina was served to eager customers at the Napoli Pizza Village last June. It was a dish created using findings from a study conducted by the Naples Fondazione Pascale Institute of Tumors. The research involved experts from various fields who formed an impressive network of … [Read more...] about Scientists make a pizza that can fight cancer