CPSG FACEBOOK VOLUNTEER NEEDED
The Cancer Patients Support Group are looking for someone who can take over the Running of our FACEBOOK PAGE If interested in volunteering for this vacancy – please contact Chairman Gerry Biscombe Tel 97-608391
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PAPHOS BUS DRIVER – Panicos Chrysanthou
PAPHOS PASYKAF BUS DRIVER is also Psychologist and Friend to Passengers An unassuming Cypriot father of 2 from Marathounda in Paphos is a rare creature: a bus driver who’s much loved by all of his passengers. Over thethe last 15 yrs, Panicos Chrysanthou, 41 has loaded up his bus and driven his passengers to … Read morePAPHOS BUS DRIVER – Panicos Chrysanthou
2018 Information – PROSTATE INFORMATION
For the first time, more men are dying from Prostate Cancer each year than women are from Breast Cancer, making the male disease the 3rd biggest cancer killer in the UK. New figures – released – reveal that 11,819 men now die from Prostate Cancer every year in the UK, compared to 11,442 women dying … Read more2018 Information – PROSTATE INFORMATION
July 17 Be Clear on Lung Cancer
July 17 Earlier diagnosis improves both survival and quality of life for those with the condition. Lung cancer is the UK’s third most common cancer with over 46,000 new cases a year and more than 21,000 of those in women (2nd only to Breast Cancer). But over 2/3rds are already too advanced fur curative treatment … Read moreJuly 17 Be Clear on Lung Cancer
July 17 Prostate Cancer Progress
Prostate Cancer Progress July 17 Men whose prostate cancer has already spread can hope to live longer if they take Abiraterone, as well as standard hormone treatment, according to researchers. The drug, which blocks men’s own hormone production, can also reduce pain and improve quality of life. This could help 20,000 men in the UK … Read moreJuly 17 Prostate Cancer Progress
USEFUL CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
PAPHOS PASYKAF NURSES: Rachel 99-528585; Andri 99-471230 CPSG COMMITTEE MEMBERS: President Mrs Jan Handley 26-654007 (& Website) Chairman Gerry Biscombe 97-608391 Vice Chairman Sue Currie 99-174188 T/Secretary Jan Handley 26-654007 Treasurer Lynne Fickling lynnefickling@gmail.com 99-967708 Rachel Grainger-Christou 99-528585 rachel@pasykaf.org (Med Rep) Eileen … Read moreUSEFUL CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
CPSG Coffee Mornings – SUSPENDED
EVERY 3rd Tuesday of the month. COFFEE MORNING have been SUSPENDED until the end of the Summer. €3 which includes coffee or tea, cakes and biscuits. We constantly need new members with new ideas to help fundraising -Come for a friendly chat and make new friends There will be a small Raffle on … Read moreCPSG Coffee Mornings – SUSPENDED
Cervical Cancer and Pap Smears
March 2017 – The Letter below is from someone who wanted to let people know about Cervical Cancer and Pap Smears, it is a very poignant piece and has the writer’s permission to reproduce it – I wanted to do an informative piece today about Cervical Cancer as I have seen some recent letters about … Read moreCervical Cancer and Pap Smears
News Flash – Natural Health Service
February 2017 – News Flash – Natural Health Service The Natural Health Service is where instead of prescribing medication as a treatment GPs refer patients to a 12 week programme of walks or outdoor activities in local woodland or parts etc. People walk in groups for security and can be helped with transport. The GP … Read moreNews Flash – Natural Health Service
Targeting Breast Cancer Genes – UK Surgery News
February 2017 – Targeting Breast Cancer Genes – UK Surgery News There are 250 women being treated for breast cancer who will have their tumours genetically analysed at Cancer Research Institute, to help tailor their treatment. Research has already identified at least 10 types of breast cancer, which respond differently to treatments. Its hope the … Read moreTargeting Breast Cancer Genes – UK Surgery News