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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  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

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

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

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

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

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

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 moreWIGS, TURBANS and HOW TO USE SCARVES AND SHAWLS