Cancer Patients Support Group, Paphos
Helping Those In Need
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 more
PAPHOS PASYKAF NURSES: Rachel 99-528585; Emily (Co-ordinator) 99-663279; Olga; Andreas; Island-wide Nurse Co-ordinator Nurse 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 … Read more
ON-GOING TAI CHI EXERCISE This ancient Chinese form of exercise combines slow, flowing movements with deep breathing. The dance like exercises strengthen the energy while breathing calms the mind. Sequences work on nearly every muscle and joint, improving body control, co-ordination and balance. This is an ideal exercise for people of ALL ages and fitness … Read more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
WIGS, TURBANS and HOW TO USE SCARVES AND SHAWLS Info for wigs and turbans www.hairtowearwigs.com – they have a shop in Nicosia on the way to the BOCOC on the opposite side of the road. They have a good website with wigs, headwear and turbans. Also Paphos PASYKAF Nurses have a small collection of hats, … Read more
OCTOBER 2016 CYPRUS SPECIALISED BREAST CANCER CENTRE Following years of dedicated campaigning, Cyprus will have a specialised breast cancer centre in October, announced Europa Donna Cyprus. The announcement was made at a press coinference concerning the annual Pink Silhouette walk for breast cancer awareness, which will take place on October 9 Europa Donna also said … Read more
Meeting of BoF 2022/24 at Hickory’s Restaurant commencing 10.00. am Details RING Jennifer Clarke 99-172666, Maxine O’Daly 99-076779 or Sue Currie 99-174188 for details Contact New Administrator Jennifer Clarke 99-172666 ‘BREAST OF FRIENDS’ – a Support Group for Breast Cancer Patients 1st MONDAY of each month The meeting on the above date will … Read more