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February 2012 Dear Friends HAPPY NEW YEAR Let us hope that 2012 is a happier, healthier and more peaceful New Year. Our best wishes to our patients, their families and the many friends of Cancer Patient Support. Again, 2011 has been a successful year not only withour fundraising but enjoying some of the good days/evenings when we have benefited from the proceeds. Three of these were The Rat Pack who performed at Tala Ampitheatre, Canines for Cancer Dog Show held at Bona Mare Taverna, Yeroskipou and the Frog & Toad Charity Evening, Coral Bay. We hope you will join us at our various get-togethers arranged throughout this year. All the very best of wishes for 2012 Your Editorial Team ++++ MEMBERSHIP Members are reminded to renew their membership by the end of January. To do so please ring Marion Lawrence 99-806317 or email: marion.l@cytanet.com.cy ++++ LYNN ADDY We are very pleased to announce that one of our members LYNN ADDY received the Paphos Heart of Gold Award for 2011 for her long service to the CPSG and her long-term care for Jean and George Muscroft, particularly during their last period of illness. ++++ A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT I would like to thank you all for dedicating so much time and for all your hard work over the year to support patients in need, and raise funds for the Paphos Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF). I am positive that the patients and their families appreciate all the effort you have made. Please keep it up. Another year has passed and unfortunately, there is no solution to the fact that, our cancer patients have to travel to Nicosia everyday, for many weeks to receive a few minutes of radiotherapy. This is very inconvenient, time-consuming and tiring. A serious effort by the private sector to develop an Oncology and Radiotherapy center in Pafos seems to have failed, due to the financial crisis. We were also promised that an Oncology and Radiotherapy center was going to open in Limassol General Hospital, but, it is rumoured, that the plans have changed and instead, a second center will be opening in Nicosia. It is not right that Nicosia has two Oncology Centers and patients from Limassol and Paphos have to travel back and forth for hours everyday to Nicosia in order to receive their treatment. This is very unfortunate, unfair and inconvenient for the Paphos patients and we must all fight against this decision, and hopefully we will achieve our goal. I wish all a Very Merry Christmas and a New Year full of Health, Happiness and Love. May God Bless You All. Dr Demetris Charalambides +++++ A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, PASYKAF I am very happy to communicate to you through your quarterly Newsletter and thank you all for your efforts and support. The financial contribution and generous support we receive from the Cancer Patients Support Group is the main reason we are able to continue to offer high quality home nursing and palliative care services to our patients in Paphos. During 2011 we received from the Support Group €70,000 as a financial contribution and more than €3,000 on medical and other equipment (much more than was initially expected, due to the economic crisis). In addition, many members of the CPSG have stepped up to the challenge, and when we asked for your help, you were there for us. Dolly, Peter and the rest of the Paphos Charity Shop Team, we thank you! You are doing incredible work and we are lucky to have you on our team. I am sure that Mr. Tom Handley, Chairman of CPSG can name and thank each and every one of you for your efforts and contribution on other events and activities. So I believe that by thanking Tom, it’s like I am thanking each and every one of you. Tom, thank you for our excellent co-operation and for the support and guidance you have given me. I am looking forward to tackling with you the new challenges to come. The current year was projected to be a very difficult year but we made it. Provided the Government does not cut back on their grand commitment estimated to cover 10% of our total costs, we will be able to have a better year than 2010 and balance our end of year accounts. In addition, our Home Care Nursing Team, in the first 10 months of 2011, was able to care for more than 137 patients, 13 more patients than all 2010.2012 is projected to be even more difficult. We at PASYKAF are committed in our fight against cancer through education and awareness on cancer prevention and early detection. We are also committed to our mission to improve the quality of life of all cancer patients and their families through our services. We know that despite the economic crisis we have no option but to succeed, and we are happy to know that the CPSG shares the same values and will always be by our side and support us. We would like once more to express our appreciation and wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Kind regards Nicolas Philippou, General Manager, PASYKAF +++++
OBITUARIES George and Jean MUSCROFT Sadly this year we have lost several long-standing members of the Group. We are very sad to record the passing of both GEORGE and JEAN MUSCROFT, members for many years, joining one year after CPSG was started in 1995. George died on 28th October and Jean on 21 November. Their graves are next to each other in the Mesa Chorio cemetery. George was a keen photographer and was always on hand to take pictures for our Newsletter. Jean was very active in all aspects of our work with her colourful outfits attracting much attention at the Easter Stall, the Christmas Eve event at the Market and the Bazaar. She was a very efficient member of the editorial Team for the Newsletter, which often included her poems. They will both be sorely missed. Both George and Jean were very ill during their last days and we would like to pay tribute to the wonderful help and care given to them by the nurses, the Helpline Volunteers and Lynn Addy. Goodbye dear Jean by David Arran November 2011 Born in Barnsley, home of football? Dearest Jean, this island’s friend Oakwell’s Darling, Tyke outstanding Yorkshire folk warm wishes send
Though her life has sadly ended Candle still is burning bright’ Brave her struggle, George departed Sunday gave up final fight!
Tireless worker, great fund-raiser Cancer Group will miss her smile No more writing, poet silent Think about her for a while…..
Flower walker, happy talker Loved to view a tweeting bird Lively, full of happy stories Even mentioned Dickie Bird!
Op’ra lover, Mozart singing Bu our Harbour, happy soul Lynn and Roy are thinking of her Love of Life: It was her goal!
Writing to the Royal Palace Proud that William replied Sad: She’ll miss Queen’s annivers’ry Thought about her full of pride!
Vera Lynn is singing to her Telescope to view the stars Shakespeare writing sonnets for her? George reversing into….. cars?
Barnsley shares our thoughts of sadness Oakwell, full of scarves of red Cheering for this world’s Great Giver Silence fall now that she’s dead!
Bear protect her on her journey Great relief: George cannot drive? Arm-in-arm, they’re back together Faith in Little Folk revive?
Broken hearted, George departed Hardly time to eat or drink Lynn supported, Roy to help her ‘Slipped away before they blink!’
Pour a glass of Barnsley Bitter Darren Gough to ease the pain? For a life of endless caring Mainly sunshine, seldom rain!
Through the sadness, Jean’s still smiling Clutching Dearest Barnsley Bear Give three Cheers to ‘fallen angel’ Lady full of Love and Care
Tom POWELL Tom died suddenly in May this year. He came to Cyprus twelve years ago after a successful career in the Customs Service. He not only supported our group but was also active supporting both Hospices in Paphos and the Army Benevolent Fund. Generally he preferred to avoid the limelight but was very active in the background. For several years he prepared the mulled wine at our Christmas Party with the Cypriot Patients and contributed the paper for the Newsletter. He was a member of Aliathon Bowling Club and then the Coral Bay Bowling Club.
Pat WOODFIELD Pat was a member for many years and actively supported our events. She was treated successfully for cancer here in Cyprus. She returned to England last year and unfortunately died this year when her cancer returned. +++++ Useful Telephone Numbers Day Centre & Nurses Office 26-952478 Email: pasikaf-pafou@cytanet.com.cy Cancer Helpline 97-760989 Tom Handley: Chairman 26-654007 Cancer Association Charity Shop 99-880097 Nurses: Nelli 99-663279 Jacqueline 99-471230 Rachel 99-528585 Friends Hospice Manager Ruth Marsh 99-791052 Polis Charitable Bookshop - situated on Makarios Ave, nearly opp Laiki Bank. Open Monday - Saturday every week 10am - 1pm. Tel. 99-077352 +++++ CANCER NEW-LOOK CHARITY SHOP OPENING TIMES Thursday and Friday 10am - 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday 10am - 1 pm Volunteers who would like to work in the shop are very welcome, particularly those willing to work on the till. The shop is run entirely by volunteers. For more information contact Dolly on 99-880097 CANCER SUPPORT INFORMATION & HELPLINE CPSG, Anti-Cancer Association and Friends Hospice are pleased to announce the commencement of their new telephone helpline. This will be staffed by trained volunteers who will listen and assist anyone needing information, emotional support, befriending or referral to an appropriate professional. This is a free and confidential service. It is available from 9am till 1pm Monday to Friday. Telephone 97-760989 +++++++ BANK OF CYPRUS We have opened an account with the Bank of Cyprus. The bank has agreed that any Support Group members with a Bank of Cyprus account can transfer money into this new account on a monthly basis without incurring bank charges. The account number is 0655-05-003815-00 ++++++ TALKING BOOKS We now have a number of Talking Books available for loan from the Day Centre. Contact Sue Tait on 26-652457 for further information. Email: sftait@cytanet.com.cy ++++ Notelets ( which can also be used as Birthday cards) are on sale at Euro 1 per pack at Coffee Mornings, or contact 26-654007/ 99-758500 Email: jattom@cytanet.com.cy - Re-cycled cards available for sale at both Craft Meeting and Coffee Mornings – contact Beryl Appleton 26-945131 Email: berylapp@cytanet.com.cy - Knitted and Crochet items – these are undertaken by Craft Group Members, please contact Eileen 26-652572, Pat 26-643014 - BOOK EXCHANGE The Frog 'n Toad Pub in Coral Bay are running a Book exchange every Tuesday 1-4pm. If you have books you would like to exchange it's free. Without books to exchange you can purchase any book for just Euro 2 (profits to CPSG).. You can purchase any book for just Euro 2 (profits to CPSG) - COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Mrs Elspeth Kerr, who is a complementary medicine practitioner, is offering free treatments for cancer patients at the Day Centre on Wednesday mornings. Her treatments include Hot Stone Massage, Reiki, Reflexology and Chiropody. Elspeth also welcomes enquiries from Support Group Members. For further information contact her on 97-646866 or 99-092740 Email: elspethkerr@cytanet.com.cy - DOCTORS NEWS The new Oncologist at the Iasis, Dr Bagatzounis met with our Committee. He is at the Iasis on Saturdays. The General Hospital Pharmacy will now accept his prescriptions as they did Dr Komatina’s. ++++ NEWSLETTERS ON LINE! We now have the facility to send out the Newsletters by email. To do so will significantly reduce our printing costs. If you would like to receive your copy by email, please contact Liz Unwin - liz.unwin@gmail.com Would you also please indicate your usual source for acquiring a paper copy of the Newsletter, ie from Palms, Corona, Harmony, Coffee Mornings etc. We will continue to print hard copies for those who are not on email or would prefer to receive a printed copy. ++++ PAPANTONIOU'S POINTS Just a reminder that it is still possible for you to donate your Paps points to the CPSG card. The CPSG Card Number is 52001715. Just go to Reception/Customer Enquiries at any of the Paps stores and ask to have your points transferred. ++++ Cancer Awareness Campaign Gina Ghyllier and Louise Van Rooij, who so successfully organised our Bra Campaign more than five years ago, continue their campaign to raise Breast Cancer Awareness. In conjunction with Cyta they have now launched the 'Sunflower' Campaign. Sunflower is an automated SMS Reminder Service that has been developed to help improve the efficiency of preventative medicine, in reducing morbidity and mortality of women from breast and cervical cancer in Cyprus. The service can be used by any woman in possession of a local (Cypriot) mobile phone number and women of all ages are encouraged to register. Once registered they will automatically receive a yearly SMS on their mobile phone as a reminder that their Pap Test or Mammogram is due. The Reminder Service, which is free of charge, is offered as a social contribution by its creators. For more information visit www.sunflower.org.cy Further note: To further promote this ongoing campaign approaches will be made to large companies to encourage their staff to sign up. Gina Ghillyer is willing to talk to groups about the Campaign. If 10,000 signatures are obtained, an approach will be made to the European Union in the hope that they will give a grant to finance the campaign. Application forms to join the scheme and also leaflets on the prevention and early detection of Bowel Cancer are available at the Day Centre. SMS REMINDER SERVICE At the AGM in March 2010 Gina Ghillyer gave us an update on the progress of the Campaign. The Sunflower Project donated Euro 10,000 to the Support Group Funds this year, for which we are very grateful. The campaign to raise 10,000 signatures has continued with the support of CYTA, PASYKAF and the Anti Cancer Society.
Sunflower lapel badges are for sale - Euro 2 each. Sunflower Mobile charms are for sale - Euro 2 each available at Gina's Place or contact Tom Handley at 26-654007 Sunflower Soap Chains are for sale - Euro 10 each. Contact Louise van Rooij at lambertus@cytanet.com.cy
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