A film is being made on the Isle of Man to help raise awareness of breast cancer. The film with feature breast cancer survivors of all ages and backgrounds and will be celebrating life as well as raising awareness of breast cancer- encouraging women to go and get themselves checked if they find any signs of cancer. They are looking for more people to come forward and take part, so if you are a breast cancer survivor in the Isle of Man and want to take part then you should get in touch.
Breast Cancer Awareness month is in October- We at Di Murini look forward to seeing the film.
Archive for August, 2010
A film for Breast Cancer
Friday, August 6th, 2010 by dimuriniCould 2010 witness the world’s longest bra chain?
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 by dimuriniWaikato girl guides in New Zealand are collecting bras from around the region in hopes of creating the world’s longest bra chain. They plan on beating the 166,000 bra’s record set by an Australian organization several years ago, hoping to achieve an amazing record or 200,000 bras in the chain which will then we sent overseas at the end of the year to developing countries where women cannot afford them. The bra chain will also help to raise the awareness of breast cancer, encouraging women to get checked more regularly for breast cancer, so that the cancer can be caught at a very early stage. We at Di Murini with the girl guides all the best and hope that they do reach they’re record! We will be sure to follow this up in November which is their deadline. This will hopefully be a record breaking and a hope uplifting winter for us all.
Girl Guides bra chain facebook page-
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bra-Chain-a-GirlGuiding-NZ-world-record-attempt/106855376004305
Can Fish Oil cut down the risk of Breast Cancer?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 by dimuriniResearchers have foundthat fish oil can protect women from breast cancer, reducing their risk of developing tumours by up to a third.Fish oils supplementshave always been credited for having health benefits but have only now been linked to reducing the amount of woman being diagnosed with breast cancer. A study underwent with 35,000 women, finding that the women who regularly took the fish oil supplements were 32% less likely to develop breast cancer. Why may this be? Well, according to researchers is could be that the fish oils have a higher amount of omega-3 fatty acids in then most people are getting from the typical diet. None of this can of course be proven from one study but scientists at Harvard are said to be continuing their research into whether fish oil is preventative of diseases. It can be suggested though that at least one portion of oily fish is eaten a week as researchers have found that it has a direct effect on the lifespan of cells.
Kylie Minogue’s breast cancer cure charity concert
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 by dimuriniKylie Minogue is organising a charity concert for breast cancer cure to mark the 5th anniversary since beating the disease. The concert, which will hopefully be taking place in February of 2011 with raise money for breast cancer charities as well as awareness of breast cancer. The pop princess’s friends are also reportedly going to take part in the concert- including Elton John, the Scissor Sisters, and Robbie Williams. Kylie is also going to say a special thank you to the Paris-born doctor who dealt with her treatment, helping her return to health.
Kylie Minogue was diagnosed in 2004 and after going public; the amount of women going for breast cancer screenings went up by a third. Kylie will not take credit for this however, saying, “I know a lot of women went for screenings after my announcement. And a lot of people came up to me and said I saved them. Of course I didn’t but it made them go and get checked,”
We at Di Murini have only one thing to say, or quote rather- as Basement Jaxx once chanted after taking Kylie’s place at Glastonbury festival back in 2005 after her diagnosis- “2,4,6,8, who do we appreciate? Kylie!”. We look forward to the concert.
Jennifer Saunders wins her secret breast cancer battle
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 by dimuriniWe at Di Murini are happy to hear that Jennifer Saunders has been given the all clear. Saunders was diagnosed with breast cancer last October when she found a lump in her breast. She decided to keep her year long battle a secret from the public. She underwent chemotherapy but managed to carry on attending public events by disguising the loss of hair. The mum of three was given the all clear recently has been seen out and about looking happy and healthy. We at Di Murini are pleased that she caught her breast cancer very early and we wish her all the best for the future.