http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer News, Views, Gossip and Ramblings about Testicular Cancer Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:11:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I haven't blogged over here in a while, I bought the domain with every intention of blogging my experiences of chemo, testicular-cancer and how I felt at the time - I'll be honest I started a diary at the time, I never finished it - it became too tiring! This has ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/my-story/been-a-while-54 The UK appears to now be spending roughly the same as other European countries on cancer care - but the efforts have to be not just about putting money in but getting efficiency from it. Access to diagnostic tests, drugs and radiotherapy appear to be the bottle neck, and making them ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/news/the-uk-is-lagging-behind-on-cancer-care-53 Following in the footsteps of Rachel Stevens (see below), Gemma Atkinson is fronting the new campaign for "Give Your Balls a SQUEEZE", launched by Rileys Pool and Snooker Clubs and the Everyman Male Cancer Campaign, they urge men to follow Gemma's example from their "interesting" photoshoot and give your balls ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/news/charities/gemma-goes-checking-52 When Jack Mullens was six, doctors discovered he had a cancer which attacks soft tissue. After intensive chemotherapy and three years he now has the all-clear and is back playing rugby for his school. Jack was playing with a plastic bow and arrow set with his brother and sister when he ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/around-the-web/survivors-stories/a-little-star-jack-mullens-51 Joe Boitano steps on to the field for Canyon del Oro, and he'll stay for as many plays as possible... He's playing for three seasons of lost time! Boitano found a lump on his left testicle just before the 2006 season, his preseason physical led to an ultrasound ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/around-the-web/survivors-stories/joe-boitano-plays-his-heart-out-50 Fresh from directing state cancer research, Lance Armstrong is now ready to take the presidential candidates on how they'll help us all to fight this disease! But what lies beyond that for the 36-year-old cyclist and cancer survivor? Political professionals believe he has taken enough steps in the last year, that ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/around-the-web/survivors-stories/lance-armstrong-could-he-race-for-the-polls-49 A young man was barred from leaving the Gaza strip for chemotherapy in Israel and Nael al-Kurdi died as a result. The signs were great for Mr al-Kurdi with the tumour shrinking by half. In June this year mr al-Kurdi's luck changed. Hamas took control of Gaza, Israel tightened its blockade ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/uncategorized/cancer-death-on-gaza-strip-48 Canalrat pointed out in his post "Ouch!" , the bike covers outside central station: “Watch out! Cancer is closer than you think. Testicular cancer is the most preventable form of cancer in young men.” A great poster campaign from The Fight Cancer Foundation. http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/news/charities/bike-covers-47 Linda Armstrong Kelly, the mother of probably the most famous cancer survivor worldwide (Lance Armstrong), completely understands that cancer is not an individual disease. In a recent talk Kelly shared her story of raising her son as a single mother, overcoming life’s obstacles to achieve personal success and the grief and ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/around-the-web/survivors-stories/cancer-survival-its-a-strange-old-game-46 Embarrassing Illnesses is a recent series on television in the UK, lets face it most blokes don't talk about feeling their balls (some blokes do all the while - but we'll ignore them!). Moseley Rugby team showed up and told all for the recent TV show about embarrassing illnesses - to ... http://www.testicular-cancer.co.uk/cancer/around-the-web/rugby-players-touch-themselves-45