by Verite Reily Collins | Oct 11, 2018 | Diary Archive
Our village postman called up the stairs this morning to tell me he had an “interesting looking parcel for you”. And I was really touched when I opened it, because it was a lovely box of goodies from Lush. Divine smelling bottles of Shower Gel, an...
by Verite Reily Collins | Sep 25, 2018 | Osteoporosis
THIS MESSAGE POPPED INTO MY INBOX We’re delighted to let you know that the National Osteoporosis Society has had a rare Royal title approved by The Queen. We’re therefore announcing our intention to change our name to the Royal Osteoporosis Society in 2019. We...
by Verite Reily Collins | Aug 22, 2018 | Joint and other Pain
Looking after Covid-19 survivors? Talk to oncologists Some Cancer survivors may have a wry smile these days.Reports in the media suggest that those recovering from Covid-19 are experiencing the problems we had to face.Often we know what is required to handle long-term...
by Verite Reily Collins | Aug 19, 2018 | Diary Archive
As if we didn’t have enough to put up with, NCRI (Nat. Cancer Research Institute) are still calling us ‘consumers’. This gets my blood boiling. Yes, I have cancer, but at NO time did I ever pick it or choose to get it. As far as I am concerned a...
by Verite Reily Collins | Aug 17, 2018 | Osteoporosis
Warning – cancer treatment comes with risk of osteoporosis Cancer Research UK say any cancer treatment in women that lowers oestrogen levels can increase the risk of osteoporosis. Treatments include: chemotherapy that caused an early menopause hormone therapy...
