Tag: Breast Cancer
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From a Small Dent to a Life-Saving Diagnosis: Hazel Brennan’s Breast Cancer Journey and Lessons for Early Detection
Introduction: A Routine Getaway That Changed Everything Hazel Brennan’s weekend escape with her husband, John, began like many simple trips for busy parents. The trip, meant to recharge, instead became a turning point when a small, unfamiliar dent appeared beneath her left nipple. What followed was a medical journey that underscores a crucial truth about…
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Breast cancer: Hazel Brennan’s story of early detection
Hazel Brennan’s unexpected path to a breast cancer diagnosis Hazel Brennan, a 50-year-old mother from Athlone, Co Westmeath, took a rare weekend break with her husband, John, at the start of the year. The couple hoped for a brief escape with no hint of the life-changing news to come. During the trip, Hazel noticed an…
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Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Courage in a Life-Changing Journey
A life-changing moment: Hazel Brennan’s story Hazel Brennan, a 50-year-old mother from Athlone, Co Westmeath, began the year with a short break from daily life and the usual responsibilities of parenting. What started as a routine reflection in the mirror became a life-altering diagnosis when she noticed a small dent or trough under her left…
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Plant-based Functional Foods for Cancer Prevention: A Focus on Breast Health
Plant-based functional foods as a strategy for cancer prevention While breast cancer is more common in women, it also affects men, prompting a broader discussion about prevention through diet and lifestyle. Health professionals increasingly emphasize a plant-predominant eating pattern as a practical, evidence-based approach to lowering cancer risk. Plant-based foods offer more than basic nutrition:…
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Turning a Cup of Tea into a Life-Changing Conversation
Turning a Cup of Tea into a Lifeline: The Uncomfortable Cup Campaign In Australia, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, with thousands of new cases anticipated each year. Yet meaningful conversations about symptoms, screening, and support are often silenced by discomfort or fear. A new national campaign from Tetley, in partnership…
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Turning a Cup of Tea into a Life-Changing Conversation: The Uncomfortable Cup Campaign
Turning Tea Time into Life-Saving Conversations A simple cup of tea is becoming a powerful vehicle for change in Australia. Tetley, in partnership with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), has launched the Uncomfortable Cup campaign to turn everyday tea moments into meaningful discussions about breast cancer. The aim is clear: break the silence surrounding symptoms,…
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Turning a Cup of Tea into a Life-Changing Conversation: Tetley and BCNA’s Uncomfortable Cup Campaign
Turning a Cup of Tea into a Life-Changing Conversation In Australia, breast cancer remains a defining health challenge, with 58 people diagnosed daily and more than 21,000 new cases expected in 2025. Yet, many conversations about symptoms, screening, and support remain uncomfortable or avoided. A new national campaign from tea brand Tetley, in partnership with…
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Running to Reclaim Independence: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey
Finding Independence Again Through Running Moira Jordan, a secondary school teacher from south-east London, faced a life-altering diagnosis in March 2023: triple positive breast cancer. After discovering a thickening at the edge of her breast, she embarked on an arduous medical journey that included eight rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy with reconstruction, radiotherapy, and…
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Running Back to Independence: A Cancer Survivor’s Journey and a Message for Young People
From diagnosis to dependence to independence When Moira Jordan, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher from southeast London, faced triple positive breast cancer in March 2023, she was confronted with a reality many young people fear: a disease that can upend daily life, plans for a family, and the sense of self she had built over…
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Running helped me reclaim independence after cancer treatment
A journey from diagnosis to running again Moira Jordan, a secondary school teacher from south-east London, faced a life-changing battle after a breast cancer diagnosis in March 2023. Carrying the BRCA gene, she had already watched her family navigate cancer’s challenges, with her mother’s ovarian cancer diagnosis years earlier. At 29, Moira underwent a double…