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Pretty in Pink Handpainted Glassware

I generally don't post many of this sorts of thing, but they do have some very nice hand painted pieces.

From the description on Bellissimo's page:

The charming Pretty In Pink Design is bursting with beautifully hand
painted bold pink breast cancer awareness ribbons accented in
glorious gold and shimmering silver. This joyously festive design
was created to celebrate the life of survivors and is the perfect
positive and hopeful sentiment for those recently diagnosed with
breast cancer as well as for long time survivors.

Note from the designer, Raenell; for me the worst part of dealing
with this disease was first learning that I had cancer. Fortunately,
what used to be devastating news has evolved into the beginning
of the survival journey. My wish while creating Pretty In Pink
was to gladden the heart and soul with brightness and color, and
to bring enjoyment and pleasure to those who wear the pink ribbon.

http://www.bellissimo1.com/pretty-in-pink.htm

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Paxil interferes with cancer drug, study shows

Paxil interferes with cancer drug, study shows
Popular antidepressant may cause relapse — or even death

WASHINGTON - The popular antidepressant drug Paxil may interfere with breast cancer treatments, making patients more likely to relapse and die, researchers in Canada reported on Monday.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35303777/ns/health-cancer/

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Helping Children Cope With A Family Member's Cancer

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If you (or a family member) has been diagnosed with cancer, helping the children cope with the diagnosis and disease can be difficult. Here are some websites and reading material with suggestions on how to approach the issue.

The American Cancer Society tackles some of the big questions:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6X_Dealing_With_Diagnosi...
There is also a section on helping children deal with a family member's treatment:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6X_Dealing_With_Treatmen...

Mothers With Cancer is a group dedicated to helping others with this problem
http://motherswithcancer.wordpress.com/about/

The National Cancer Institute has two sections devoted to helping teens cope.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/when-your-parent-has-cancer-guide-for...
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/when-your-sibling-has-cancer

About.com has 10 tips for helping a teen cope.
http://lungcancer.about.com/od/glossary/a/teencope.htm

While Pediatric Oncology Resource Center has much information on children with cancer, it also devotes some space to helping children cope with a parent/family member's diagnosis.
http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/cfissues/dodont.html

Oncolink (associated with the University of Pennslyvania) has information available, too.
http://www.oncolink.org/library/article.cfm?c=1&s=6&id=719

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has quite a bit of information on coping.
http://www.dana-farber.org/pat/support/familyconnections/for-parents/how...

From Amazon:

Our Mom Has Cancer (Paperback)
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Mom-Cancer-Abigail-Ackermann/dp/0944235166/ref...

When a Parent Has Cancer : A Guide to Caring for Your Children
http://www.amazon.com/When-Parent-Has-Cancer-Children/dp/B000CC4980/ref=...

When Someone You Love Has Cancer: A Guide to Help Kids Cope (Elf-Help Books for Kids)

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Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Top Challenge for Cancer Patients, Even When Using Pain Treatments

Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Top Challenge for Cancer Patients, Even When Using Pain Treatments, A New Survey Reveals

BALTIMORE, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pain is one of the most common, yet misunderstood and feared symptoms of cancer. A new survey released today by the American Pain Foundation (APF) reveals that breakthrough cancer pain — sudden, temporary flares of severe pain that occur even when pain medication is used — is one of the most challenging aspects of having cancer, according to three out of four (75 percent) U.S. adults who have ever been diagnosed with cancer and experience this type of pain. The survey also found that breakthrough cancer pain negatively impacts quality of life, contributes to additional financial hardships, and can interfere with one's ability to cope with other aspects of cancer treatment.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/breakthrough-cancer-pain-is-top-...

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Vaccine creakthrough in prostate cancer research

Breakthrough in prostate cancer research

Researchers in Cork say they have created a vaccine which could in the future be used to effectively protect against prostate cancer.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0205/cancer.html

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Soft Drink Consumption May Markedly Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Soft Drink Consumption May Markedly Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

ScienceDaily (Feb. 8, 2010) — Consuming two or more soft drinks per week increased the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by nearly twofold compared to individuals who did not consume soft drinks, according to a report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100208091924.htm

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Community Hospitals Offer a Safe Surgical Option for Some Can

Community Hospitals Offer a Safe Surgical Option for Some Cancer Surgeries

ScienceDaily (Feb. 2, 2010) — Low-risk patients who require certain cancer surgeries can have the procedures performed with low operative mortality rates at community hospitals, according to a new study.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100202144039.htm

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Immediate Risk of Suicide and Cardiovascular Death After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Immediate Risk of Suicide and Cardiovascular Death After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

ScienceDaily (Feb. 2, 2010) — Being diagnosed with prostate cancer may increase a man's risk of suicide or cardiovascular death, especially right after diagnosis, according to a new study published online February 2 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100202171809.htm

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How to prevent radiation mistakes in cancer patients

How to prevent radiation mistakes in cancer patients

Recent media stories have reported isolated cases of cancer patients who were injured by incorrect doses from intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).

http://www.sciencecentric.com/news/article.php?q=10020269-how-prevent-ra...

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Yale Makes Possible Breakthrough in Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Yale Makes Possible Breakthrough in Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Researchers at Yale University might have found a way to defeat the fifth most lethal cancer in women.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Possible-Breakthrough-in-Ovaria...

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