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Carterton Community Centre
A multi-use, flexible facility for everyone in the heart of Carterton. Professionally managed and available for all to use. For more details please click here
Bandanna week
is this month to raise money for CanTeen.
Keep an eye out for bandanna sellers or perhaps you or your group would like to sell bandannas for this worthy cause, see here for more info.
CanTeen New Zealand
Do you, a friend or family member between the ages of 13 and 24 have cancer? Then CanTeen is for you. If you are living with cancer and feeling alone, CanTeen offers support to those diagnosed with cancer as well as their brothers and sisters.
Did you know: CanTeen New Zealand was created 1986.
Down Across & Up
Genevieve and Kerrin Revell are circumnavigating New Zealand on horseback to raise money for CanTeen, while making a documentary series. They are going down, across and up again. To make a donation to CanTeen - txt canteen to 883 OR donate online.
Child Cancer Foundation New Zealand
New Zealand’s Child Cancer Foundation believes no child suffering from cancer, or their family, should feel alone. They offer support and assistance in a variety of ways. How would you like to work with this fantastic charity, they currently have some vacancies to fill. Did you know: Cancer is now the leading cause of death in New Zealand.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood & Adolescense 2007 - Cancer (you will need your library card number to access this)
This article offers an overall look at cancer in children. It looks at the statistics, treatments and effects of treatment.
Did you know: Leakemia’s account for 25% of all childhood cancers.
Cancer Society of New Zealand National Office
This New Zealand organisation is dedicated to reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for everyone in New Zealand. You can contact their helpline on 0800 CANCER for information about Cancer. They have also put together a list of useful links.
Did you know: Skin cancer costs the NZ health system about $33million a year.
Book: It’s not about the bike: my journey back to life by Lance Armstrong
Lance was nearly struck down by cancer only to go on and win the Tour de France. A relevant read for teens living with cancer.
Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day symbolizes hope for the 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by Cancer. Daffodil Day was of course held in August, but check out how you can donate and get involved.
Cancer Control Council of NZ
Cancer Control Council is responsible for making sure New Zealand’s Cancer Control Strategy is turned into action. They work with all bodies involved in controlling cancer and together work at reducing the incidences of cancer and the impact it has on New Zealand.
Did you know: NZ has the highest bowel cancer rate in the world.
Book: Facing cancer: a complete guide for people with cancer, their families and caregivers by Theodore Stern and Mikkael Sekeres.
Written by the leading physicians in their respective fields—psychiatry and oncology - combines medical information and compassionate counsel on cancer, its causes, and treatments featuring a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.
Breast Cancer
Did you know: one in ten women in NZ will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation
The NZ Breast Cancer Foundation aims to educate NZers about Breast Cancer on the life saving benefits of early detection and the importance of mammograms. Their site offers lots of information about breast cancer and how you can help the cause. October is breast cancer awareness month, aka the pink ribbon campaign. To make a donation – txt PINK to 336 ($3) OR phone 0900PINKRIBBON ($20).
Did you know: Men make up 1% of those diagnosed with cancer.
National Screening Unit
The National Screening Unit provides health screening programmes in NZ. This includes – breast screening, cervical screening, newborn metabolic screening, HIV screening and hearing screening. Find out more about each of these screening programmes. Did you know: Having regular cervical smears can reduce a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer by 90%.
Breast Cancer Network New Zealand
Read about the first NZ national conference for those who have experienced breast cancer, to be held 26-28th Ocotober in Rotorua. You can also find out all you wanted to ask about herceptin and NZers share their stories.
Did you know: Some breast cancers have too much HER2 (a protein), Herceptin can help stop this protein growth.
Breast cancer treatment reduces radiation time, side effects. (you will need your library card number to access this)
The article reports on Frank Vicini, corporate chief of oncology services at the Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. It is stated that Vicini has dedicated much of his time to finding ways to reduce treatment time for early stages of cancer. It is also mentioned that his brachytherapy practices have proved to be a successful alternative to traditional methods.
Prostate Cancer
Did you know: Prostate cancer kills around 600 NZ men a year.
Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand
This site is fantastic! It offers information for men about prostate cancer and available treatments. There is also a list of specialists so you can find the one nearest you. One of the great features of this site is a forum where men can discuss their experiences, clinical trials and family with other men.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders - Prostate Cancer (you will need your library card number to access this)
This article explains prostate cancer, its diagnosis, treatments and genetic profile.
Did you know: An estimated 5-10% of prostate cancers are due to hereditary cause.
Book: The Prostate cancer book by Proffessor Jonathan Waxman.
This is a comprehensive breakdown of all steps involved for the sufferer, and their family. The book looks at research developments and the support systems available, as well as how this disease affects men mentally and physically.
Skin Cancer
Did you know: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand.
Harvard special health report - skin cancer (skin care and repair) (you will need your library card number to access this)
Experts estimate that by age 18, you've accumulated 85% of your lifetime exposure to ultraviolet rays. So with the coming of summer and our love of sun, here is some useful information about skin cancer.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine 2005 - Skin cancer(you will need your library card number to access this)
This article has some excellent information to help you to determine risk factors and preventions of skin cancer.
Harvard special health report - skin cancer (you will need your library card number to access this)
Skin cancer is one of the easiest cancers to prevent. Remember to slip, slop, slap and wrap this summer.
Information about Cancer treatments and preventions
Did you know: Most cancers are named for where they start.
Vaccine targets ovarian-cancer cells (you will need your library card number to access this)
The article describes a treatment that has been developed to target ovarian cancer cells. The vaccine was administered to a group of women who had all contracted ovarian cancer and received chemotherapy to treat it. The vaccination contains a protein that attaches to ovarian cancer cells and triggers the immune system to attack them.
MedLine Plus - Cancer
MedLine Plus is a site full of trusted health information and has lots about cancer. It includes links to the information and is very easy to follow and is very informative.
Health Journeys NZ
Presents NZs first integrative medicine retreat. The “help me to heal” programme held at a luxury retreat is endorsed by the medical profession and aims to aid in your cancer recovery.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: a guide to cancer and its treatments - Cancer biology (you will need your library card number to access this)
Written for anyone to read this article expertly describes the biology of cancer and cancer cells.
Did you know: Cancer cells do not stop growing, they grow on top of each other forming piles of cells, or tumors.
Preventing cancer - reducing your risks (you will need your library card number to access this)
Although there is no guaranteed way to prevent cancer, there are some things you can do to reduce your chances of getting it.
Did you know: Almost two thirds of cancer deaths in the US are related to four major risk factors: tobacco, poor diet, obesity and lack of exercise.
Bits of bugs take drugs to the target (you will need your library card number to access this)
The article discusses cancer research done by Himanshu Brahmbhatt and Jennifer MacDiarmid for the company Engeneic in Australia. They have found that they can make bacteria produce small buds of cytoplasm which they call "Engeneic delivery vehicles" (EDVs). These mini bacteria are easy to make and can be loaded with chemicals to fight cancer. Safety tests on animals have shown no sign of toxicity or significant immune reaction against the EDVs.
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 2006 - Cancer (you will need your library card number to access this)
This article takes an overall look at cancer.
Book: Healing gourmet: Eat to fight cancer by Simin Liu.
Written in consultation with a team of leading doctors, nutritionists, and chefs, this book focuses on cancer and includes delicious, healthy recipes and three weeks of meal plans.
For more articles about other types of cancer see:
Health and Wellness - Cancer (you will need your library card number to access this list)
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A library for Carterton was a priority for early settlers and the one established in 1874 …more |
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In October 1871, in a letter to the Mercury, the Hon. G.M. Waterhouse of Huangurua Station …more |
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The Featherston Library started life as the ‘Featherston Literary Institute’ in April, 1896. It was officially opened by Mr Alfred Matthews who had gifted the land and funds … more |
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