by Verite Reily Collins | Aug 10, 2021 | Skin Problems
Cancer survivors’ skin ages quicker I knew it – according to Dr. Lisa Gallacher of the American Cancer Institute, evidence that “findings from our study add to the evidence that cancer and its treatment may have adverse effects on age-related...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jul 26, 2021 | Diary Archive
Freedom Day hasn’t changed much for those of us with cancer problems, and somehow things aren’t clear – friends are still reluctant to join crowds and so am I. We aren’t clear about when and why we should or shouldn’t wear masks; if we...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jul 24, 2021 | Nutrition, Food & Exercise
Lazy food for Summer My favourite hotel in Rome is the Hotel Quirinale, one of Europe’s Grand Hotels, with its cool garden (above) that was a haven in the noise and heat of a Roman summer. Sitting on the restaurant terrace, overlooking the garden, my favourite...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jun 29, 2021 | Diary Archive
During lockdown, I’ve enjoyed watching old TV series I missed first time round. I remember the days when one was actually out at a party, or having a meal with friends, so missed them first time. Settling down for an orgy of old TV shows, I turned on Yes...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jun 28, 2021 | NHS
We do our bit – when is the NHS going to do theirs? Were you one of those who recently gave up time and energy helping complete yet another survey, this time on Impact of Covid-19 on Cancer Care Google it, and comments from Macmillan, CRUK, etc. flood the page....