ONE WAY TO support patients and survivors? Meeting their needs. Our Hernuvin Skin Care Range does that and more. Hernuvin was created for a breast cancer survivor as an antidote to products that don’t necessarily consider the circumstances and desires of people dealing with or recovering from the disease. But here’s a twist: Hernuvin actually […]
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If you’re preparing for chemotherapy for the first time, you may be wondering what to expect. Cancer patients share their best advice for preparing for chemotherapy – and the side effects that come with it. Here’s what they had to say. 1. Get some rest Fatigue is the most common side effect experienced by cancer patients, especially those […]
Sunshine feels great — and improves your mood, energy levels, and sense of optimism. A little bit of sunshine can also help your body process vitamin D, which is important for bone health. Just 10 minutes of outdoor light each day is enough. But, as we all know, too much sun exposure can be dangerous, even […]
When Kelly Hail was diagnosed with breast cancer and forced to undergo a double mastectomy, her body changed beyond recognition. Here, she writes about how she came to accept her scars not as disfigurements, but as marks of her personal struggle. My Journey Starts Here When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, in July […]
One of the many side-effects of cancer treatment are changes to the skin. As Dr Sebastian Cummins, a consultant oncologist (and husband to dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall) puts it, “the skin is the aspect of us that we all see. So when cancer, or more commonly the treatments for cancer, change the skin, it is […]
Hair is constantly growing, with old hairs falling out and being replaced by new ones. Some cancer treatments make people lose some or all of their hair, most often in clumps during shampooing or brushing. It’s normal for both men and women to feel upset about losing their hair. It helps to know that hair […]
Chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer treatments can cause skin reactions, such as: Dry / Itching Skin Face Rash Radiation Recall Hand-Foot Syndrome Fingernail Issues Dark, Puffy Under-eye Issues Don’t leave your skin untreated because you think it’s “just part of the treatment” or that it will get better on its own; or even worse, try […]
You Just Got Diagnosed With Breast Cancer and You Need Answers and Guidance Now… If you’re a tightrope walker, you never look down. Where your eyes go, so goes your body. If you race cars, it’s the same thing. You only look where you want to go. If you look at the wall, that’s where […]
In 1992, Evelyn H. Lauder co-created the pink ribbon and launched The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign (formerly The Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign), recognising an urgent need to bring breast cancer to the forefront and put a spotlight on this world health issue. Pioneering this movement, a year later she founded the Breast Cancer […]
Congratulations to Rene Kotzee who WINS a Hernuvin Total Rejuvenation Set in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We’re so happy for you Rene! Please send us your contact details (either in a Facebook message or in email) so we can arrange delivery of your prize? IF YOU DIDN’T WIN, DON’T WORRY! WE HAVE A […]