Tag: Cancer Survivor
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Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer: Is Safe Nursing Possible for Survivors?
Can you breastfeed after breast cancer? For many mothers who have faced breast cancer, the question isn’t whether they can survive, but whether they can nurse their baby. The reality is nuanced. While breast cancer and its treatments bring complex choices, many survivors are able to breastfeed, at least from one breast or after careful…
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Cancer survivor Niels Hintermann ready to race again on the slopes
Health setback and a steady recovery In October 2024, the Zurich-born alpine racer Niels Hintermann faced a life-changing challenge: a lymphoma diagnosis that required chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The news was a shock for a man whose career is built on precision and speed down World Cup slopes. The diagnosis, while serious, came with timely treatment,…
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Bray mum-of-five beats bilateral breast cancer after two-year battle
Diagnosis and a public plea for help In October 2023, Natalie Moloney, a 45-year-old mum from Bray, County Wicklow, was diagnosed with ER-positive cancer in her right breast and triple-negative cancer in her left breast, at stage 3. She described it as a “double whammy of bilateral breast cancer” and, with her family, decided to…
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Facing Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Survivor’s Journey
A Life-Changing Diagnosis When I received the devastating news that I had Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer affecting the lymphatic system, my world was turned upside down. At just 39 years old, I was a single mother with two children: a 14-year-old teenager and a curious 4-year-old boy. Little did I…
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The Importance of Prostate Checks for Fathers: A Cancer Survivor’s Call to Action
Understanding Prostate Cancer Risks Prostate cancer is often referred to as a silent disease; many men may not experience symptoms until it’s highly advanced. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with this disease in their lifetime. This is a crucial statistic that underscores the importance of regular…