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CANCERactive

CANCERactive is Britain's Number 1 site for cancer information on Holistic Cancer Treatment. The site aims to lay out ALL the relevant information on cancer prevention, cancer support and holistic cancer treatments (also called integrative cancer therapies) so that no one need die of ignorance. CANCERactive want you to beat cancer, so their web site tells you all about cancer, and your cancer options.....

• Here you will find the best UK coverage of alternative cancer treatment, and complementary cancer therapies, not just orthodox cancer treatments. the aim of CANCERactive is to 'empower you'.

• And, you will find that this site will help you build your own individual holistic cancer treatment package, using cancer treatments that are the best of the best, helped by CANCERactive's unique ACTIVE8 Programme.

• You will find the very best UK coverage of cancer prevention covering all the possible cancer causes; causes that still might be maintaining your cancer.

• You will also find the very latest cancer news and cancer research information from around the world, whether it be on some new cancer treatment or supposed cancer cure, or the latest news on breast cancer or lung cancer, or on vitamins or natural compounds, or on complementary cancer therapies like Meditation, Shiatsu, Healing or Acupuncture, new alternative cancer treatments like HIFU or PDT, or on chemotherapy drugs. Then they use that information throughout the web site in various articles.

• The site even help you access your nearest local cancer Support Group.

I believe the CANCERactive site offers just about everything that people effected by cancer need to know to help beat cancer! All in friendly 'patient speak', not 'doctor speak'. After all CANCERactive, uniquely, the cancer magazine on the web. See for yourself.....

CANCERactive. Intelligent Information. Independent Voice

 

You can also subscribe to the magazine.....

Penny Brohn Cancer Care

 

Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre) has 28 years experience of delivering care to those affected by cancer. The centre provides complementary care, the Bristol Approach, to people with cancer and their loved ones. Working alongside medical treatment, this complementary approach can transform lives – give people practical tools to improve their daily quality of life and helping to take the fear out of cancer.

It is best known for its residential retreats and courses – ranging from two days to a more in-depth five day experience. These offer a combination of individual and group work sessions focused on exploring the emotional impact of the cancer diagnosis. The residential are supported by nutritionists, counsellors and a range of complementary therapists. Non-residential one-day courses are also offered on topics such as nutrition for people with cancer, meditation and guided imagery. All courses are available not only to people with cancer but their supporters as well.

The idea is that those attending the courses can take away practical self-help tools – such as relaxation, meditation and breathing techniques that can then be practiced at home enabling them to more easily manage the day-to-day challenges of a cancer diagnosis and benefit more fully from any medical treatment they may be undergoing. Evidence shows that managing stress can have a positive effect on the immune system.

 

 

The charity’s website ( www.pennybrohncancercare.org ) provides information on the services offered, as well as nutritional guidelines and various fact sheets. There is also a national Helpline (0845 123 23 10) which offers help and support to people with cancer and their supporters at any stage of a cancer diagnosis.

For day visitors there is a whole range of other services and facilities from a shiatsu treatment, a healing treatment or a session with a nutritionist through the Charity’s Cancerpoint service. The Centre also has a well-stocked library, a labyrinth for contemplation set in peaceful gardens, a restaurant with healthy options and a shop which sells a whole range of items form cookery books and supplements to relaxation CD’s and environmentally friendly household and beauty products. The shop is also accessible via the website.

 

The Penny Brohn centre can help improve your health and wellbeing, to prepare for, cope with, and benefit more from medical treatment. In addition, they can help you to learn practical ways to reduce fear and anxiety strengthen the immune system and improve quality of live.

More details about the Penny Brohn Cancer care can be found on their web site, also you can visit the CANCERactive site at www.canceractive.com , this site aims to help people increase their knowledge and personal odds of beating cancer.