My mother’s hair is growing like it’s never grown before.

Photo above: Ingrid Turner, photo by Zdenka Micka, hair by Jenny D, Make-up by Ingrid Turner

Firstly, when her hair grew back after she lost it, it grew in so unbelievably soft, like baby bird down, and it was extremely healthy.

She never had curly hair before, only barely wavy, but when it grew back, it was very curly…

Mom’s hair still very healthy, after almost 1 year off of treatment, it is growing faster than ever.

My mother doesn’t like having her hair past her shoulders and, I’m telling you, she has to get it cut short again every month or two, it seems.

Today, she is having a new style…maybe something more modern. Afterall, if she doesn’t like it, she doesn’t have to live with it for very long…LOL!

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I hope you enjoyed this Life After Cancer post on Cancer Info Today! Until next time…

Happy Hair Styling,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Be sure to check out my mother’s personal blog! It keeps her busy…LOL:

IngridTurnerToday.com

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Photo above: Kimberly Edwards - Photo by Zdenka Micka, Make Up/Hair by Kimberly Edwards- Check out all of the pink! Those are actually Everlast Breast Cancer Awareness Gloves

Also, I’m going to put a little effort and sweat into raising some money for Breast Cancer Research in Hamilton. I’ve been training hard to run 5 km!!!

To Find Out More Info & Why it’s so Near & Dear to My Heart check out this post: I’m Running 5 km in the BRIGHT Run for Breast Cancer Research

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Photo above: Kimberly Edwards - Photo by Zdenka Micka, Make Up/Hair by Kimberly Edwards - Those are Breast Cancer Awareness golfing gloves, putter and the ball I was using!

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I hope I brought you a smile with this Breast Cancer Awareness post on Cancer Info Today! Until next time…

Be Breast Cancer Aware,

Kimberly Edwards

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Please read on, and be an encouragement!

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Chris Zavadowski here with a very personal update and request for my Dad…

You may have realized that I’ve been “quieter” on the blog and with my emails for much of this year. There’s a good reason for that. And it’s time let you know why…

http://www.mlmblog.com/personal-cancer-update.html

Toward the beginning of this year my Dad, Rich Zavadowski (one of my close friends), became very ill…so bad that he had to stay home from work.

After almost 3 months of testing, biopsies and baffling the doctors, we finally got word that he has a rare T-cell lymphoma (a highly aggressive stage IV cancer).

Because this is such a rare cancer, his best treatment option ended up being an experimental chemotherapy regimen at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It’s a rougher chemo administered over 5 days each cycle…for 4 months.

Chances are you or a loved one have been touched by cancer, so you know first-hand how emotional and scary this journey is for an entire family.

That’s where YOU (and my personal favor) come in…

Years ago, when my Mom was fighting breast cancer, I asked for your help and support to send her kind words. With a great dose of humanity and understanding, my subscribers flooded her inbox with prayers, support and kind words that brought many smiles and helped her face the surgeries, treatment and the unknown.

Today, just like I did with her years ago, I’d like to ask you to leave a comment on my blog with an inspirational thought or ‘get well’ message for my Dad, Rich Zavadowski.

==> http://www.mlmblog.com/personal-cancer-update.html

I’m going to print the comments off and put them in a “Happy Thoughts” binder I’ve created for him to chronicle the outpouring of support (and emails) we’ve been receiving from family and friends online. Your kind words posted here will go directly into this special book for him.

Check out the full story (and see a pic of us) here: http://www.mlmblog.com/personal-cancer-update.html

Thanks in advance for this personal favor and for your understanding…

Warmly,

Chris Zavadowski

P.S. - With cancer and the drugs he’s on, there are some very tense, depressing days, so when he’s a little down or needs a “pick me up” to get his head back in the right place, he can just turn to these comments page and see how much positive energy is coming his way.

It’ll help give him strength for when he beats this cancer and returns back to a normal life!

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I encourage you to head over there to send some encouraging thoughts for Chris’ dad! Thank you!

I hope you enjoyed this Lymphoma post on Cancer Info Today! Until next time…

Be Encouraged,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Share your lymphoma survival stories by Commenting in the Comment Box Below!

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That’s right! I’m going to do it Saturday, September 6th!

I’m going to put a little effort and sweat into raising some money for Breast Cancer Research in Hamilton.

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The Juravinski Cancer Centre’s Breast Disease Site Team hosts the inaugural Bright Run/Walk to support breast cancer research in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

BRIGHT stands for Breast Cancer Research in Greater Hamilton Today and underscores the commitment the JCC’s Breast Disease Site Team has to its patients through treatment and leading-edge research. In fact, the JCC is home to many renowned researchers whose work in clinical trials and health services research has improved and advanced the treatment of breast cancer patients locally, nationally and around the world.

BRIGHT Run participants will have the option of walking or running along the beautiful Rail Trail. Walkers can choose a 1km or 5km route and runners can choose a 5km or 10km route. There will also be many activities at the Trail Centre for participants of all ages to enjoy. Best of all, proceeds from the BRIGHT Run will benefit the JCC’s Breast Cancer Research Program.

All monies raised will stay in Hamilton and be used specifically at the Juravinski Regional Cancer Centre for breast cancer research. None of the funds will go into the Toronto program. Also - all radiation treatments for the Niagara area is done at JCC.

Why Would I Run?
My Mother is a 2 1/2 yr breast cancer survivor, and was treated in Hamilton with radiation. I am so very blessed to have my mother still with us, as we know all too well how serious cancer can be, as we lost my father to a rare cancer, the same week we found out mom’s diagnosis.

Check out the post: My Mother Has Graduated From Cancer Treatment

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I hope you are uplifted by this Breast Cancer post on Cancer Info Today! Until next time…

Please Do Whatever You Can to Help,

Kimberly Edwards

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Basically, it is revolutionary! It’s a new way to collect non-controversial, potentially life-saving stem cells that could be used for either future health problems with yourself, or family members of blood relation with the use of the cells harvested from menstrual blood.

This is exclusive to C’Elle and the scientific study was recently published in the prestigious Journal of Cell Transplantation. Click the link to find out About the Science of it all.

Depending upon technology, so many diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke, MS, and Parkinson’s, just to name a few, could be treated with stem cells.

Okay, you’ve heard of stem cell research before and all of the awful stigma surrounding it, right? Questionable sources, difficulty of collection and safety as well…

Well, as I said earlier, this is a non-controversial way of collecting stem cells…

“How?”, you may ask…

Well, it is safely collected in the comfort of your own home yourself from menstrual blood. The kit is easy to use, not painful and collection can be done in privacy…on your own terms…

What is it About Menstrual Blood that Makes This Possible?

C’elle menstrual stem cells have been shown to demonstrate the ability to differentiate into other cell types such as heart muscle, cartilage, nerve and bone stem cells.

This not only means that many of the diseases I listed above could be cured or treated in yourself or loved ones, but there are also many other cosmeceutical uses, such as anti-aging and wound-healing.

What is AMAZING is that menstrual cells match 100% the woman who donated them, and would possibly match her first degree relatives - for example, her children, parents, siblings…

Why This Stopped Me in My Tracks…

We lost my father 2 years ago to a very rare cancer…My mother was diagnosed with cancer the same week we lost my father…

So, my reason for being so intrigued lies in the health of my parents, my future children, and my sisters…

If there is a possibility to be able to help my loved ones, or possibly myself in the future, from suffering a terrible disease, then this would all be worth it!!!

I have seen the effects of Parkinson’s in my grandfather, Diabetes in my husband’s grandad, Alzheimer’s in my uncle and grandmother’s husband…Tough to watch loved ones suffer needlessly if there is something, anything, that we could do to help!

Watch this video testimonial for another woman’s reason: C’elle Client Testimonial

Sounds like it could be pricey, Right?

Well, C’Elle has a limited-time offer, “Caring is Sharing”, whereby which you can purchase C’elle and receive a FREE C’elle service to gift to your best friend or loved one. Check it out here: C’elle

*** Be sure to give my distributor code when you order C’Elle so that it credits appropriately:

Distributor Number: CD0047

Ahhh…The Power of Women!!!

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I hope you enjoyed this Preventative Medicine post on Cancer Info Today! Until next time…

Think of Your Future Health,

Kimberly Edwards

*** P.S. Be sure to give my distributor code when you order C’Elle so that it credits appropriately:

Distributor Number: CD0047

P.P.S. Let us know what you think or your experience with stem cell technology by Commenting in the Comment Box Below!

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Now, chemo fog is actually how they describe the fact that many cancer patients undergoing or who have undergone treatment actually lose blocks of memory, or find it extremely difficult to concentrate on anything.

My mom had 2 surgeries, underwent 5 out of 8 chemotherapy treatments, radiation and a 1 yr long Herceptin treatment.

My mother actually has lost entire blocks of time from her memory bank.

Most of the movies we watched during the entire treatment time, she has completely forgotten and can enjoy them fully for “the first time” again!

So many incidents that occurred during that time in our lives, friends and other family member’s lives, was missed.

Not a day goes by where she tells me she doesn’t remember that, or I am filling her in on something that occurred.

However, she is 2 yrs cancer free now, and I would rather have her memory fail slightly than to have lost her completely!

Praise the Lord she survived treatments and is cancer free TODAY!

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I hope you enjoyed this Cancer Treatment post on Cancer Info Today! Until next time…

Be Understanding & Patient,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Check out this super book that could be extremely helpful to those people about to start chemotherapy or are going through it presently:

Getting Ready Preparing for Surgery, Radiation, and Chemotherapy with Minimal Side Effects Condition: New

P.P.S. Please feel free to share your “Chemo Fog” stories by Commenting in the Comment Box Below!

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Cancer Newsflash:

Awesome video provided by 60 Minutes about a leukemia patient’s, John Kanzius’, discovery of a possible cure for cancer…and he’s not even a doctor!

Care of my stumble upon buddy, precious171.

He may not see the success of his discovery, but he hopes that it will be able to cure a disease he may not beat himself…

The video says it all! Check it out:

I hope you found this video on Cancer Info Today hopeful, helpful and informational! Until next time…

Live Healthy,

Kimberly Edwards

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It was reported late Wednesday afternoon that actor, Patrick Swayze, well known for his roles in “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost”, is dealing with a deadly form of pancreatic cancer.

Contradictory to the reports on Wednesday morning from the National Enquirer that gave the impression that Patrick only had 5 weeks to live, Patrick Swayze’s doctor, George Fisher of the Stanford Cancer Center, states, “Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far.”

To read more on this story, go to:

Patrick Swayze battling a deadly form of cancer

Often times, this type of cancer is considered to be a death sentence.

Our prayers and thoughts are with Patrick and his family at this time.

Please feel free to leave your comments and notes of support in the comments section for this post!

Until next time…

Live Healthy,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. If you have never watched Dirty Dancing or Ghost, you are really missing out on these 2 Classic movies!!! Do yourself a favor and watch them… ;D

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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare cancer that little children get in their extremities.

“Rhabdomyosarcoma is a fast-growing, highly malignant tumor which accounts for over half of the soft tissue sarcomas in children. Less frequently, other soft tissue sarcomas are found in children: fibrosarcoma, mesenchymoma, synovial sarcoma, and liposarcoma.

Rhabdomyosarcoma often causes a noticeable lump on a child’s body. If the tumor is located internally, the symptoms depend on its location. For example, tumors in the nasal passage may put pressure on the eustachian tubes; a bladder tumor can cause trouble urinating; an orbital tumor may cause the eye to protrude.” (http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/diseases/rhabdo.html, 2005)

More rarely, as in the case of my father, adults can present with this type of cancer. My father was 1 of 6 people in North America who had this cancer as an adult.

Photo left: My husband, Kenney, Me, my Mother & my Father - Christmas 2005

Therefore, no research is done on this type of adult onset cancer, and people in this situation are thrown into the gauntlet as doctors try anything they can think of at them. There is no specific treatment regimen, and most doctors are at a loss.

Basically, as the oncologist told my father on the 1st visit, this cancer will kill you. He gave my father 3 months when the tumor was the size of a marble. Scary, as this is a very aggressive cancer. My father lived 1 1/2 yrs, and this was a great blessing!

Help us inform people about this type of cancer, and the fact that almost no research is done, and give these patients hope!

I have created a group on Facebook called:

Rhabdomyosarcoma - Help Fight It & Inform Others

* I personally invite you all to join and interact with this group. Please share of your experiences…Knowledge is Power…If you can give 1 tip, it might just save a life, a family, a broken heart…

This group has discussions, posts, relevant links, video, photos and more…

This Group is in Loving Memory of my father, Gerald M. Turner, the greatest man and father I have ever known.

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I hope you enjoyed today’s installment of Cancer Info Today! Until next time…

Live Healthy,

Kimberly Edwards ;D

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I encourage you to read it for yourself…It’s short and to the point:

Scientists cure cancer, but no one takes notice

Please let me know what you think…What are your stories are about this issue? Finally, let’s tell the world what we really think!

Spread the Word!

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I really hope you liked this installment of Cancer Info Today!

Until next time,

Live Healthy,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Please…If you have not read this book as of yet, you must invest the time to do it…It is eye-opening! Check it out, for your own good, and for the good of everyone you love:

Natural Cures They Don’t Want You to Know AboutFrom the Publisher: Kevin Trudeau blows the lid off a nest of deception and double standards concerning general and individual health in this new book, Natural Cures ‘They’ Don’t Want You To Know About. Kevin has risked government prosecution to bring you the full story of an intricate conspiracy. From the retail supermarket outlets of huge, publicly traded corporations comes processed, manipulated, engineered food products produced by other wings of the same corporation. These artificial, toxic treats are then sold with the blessings of the Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration government organizations charged with safeguarding the public good laying the foundations for future disease and chronic ill-health for the consumer, and a guaranteed source of revenue for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Kevin reveals the shocking truth of how drugs which are being advertised directly to the consumer, pushing their use to an all-time high are actually the cause of illness and disease climbing to near epidemic levels. And, though it sounds dire, Kevin offers a light in the darkness and directs the reader to scores and scores of alternative therapies, medical practices, philosophies and most importantly potential cures that help your body regain its natural state of health and vibrancy. So follow Kevin on an amazing journey through the behind-the-scenes world of corporate sponsored nutrition and health, and learn about Natural Cures ‘They’ Don’t Want You To Know About.

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