Since Maine Cancer Foundation’s first Tri for a Cure four years ago, thousands of women have participated, and more than $1 million has been raised
Month: July 2011
Memories of patients, friends spur doctor’s steps
When Dr. Sarah MacDuffie competes in the Tri for a Cure July 31, the two patients she’s doing the triathlon for won’t be there to
Oral cancers difficult to diagnose
Many cancers are well known and quite common. Oral cancers, or those that occur in the mouth and on the lips, aren’t discussed as frequently
Thoughts on running, from a non-running wannabe
My Aunt Diane gave me the best piece of advice for running. It’s a quote she has stuck on her fridge. Printed on a white
11 ways to reduce cancer risk
Each year, millions of new cases of cancer are diagnosed across the globe. Although there is no definitive cause for many of the cancers out
Women’s Work: Passion, family support ?keys to company success
blonde lady – nathalie descheneaux Personnel File: Nathalie Descheneaux Company: Coastal Consulting Services, LLC, based in Scarborough When she started the business: 2005 Personal: Married,
Study: Fat kids have lower breast cancer risk
Swedish researchers have determined women who were heavyset as youngsters have a lower risk for breast cancer than others. According to Dr. Jingmei Li of
Ozzy’s favorite potato salad recipe
This is the potato salad Laurie Bjorn looks forward to, post Tri for a Cure. It’s a recipe from her brother-in-law, Mario Barros, a chef.
Post-race payoff – the food
If you’ve raced in a triathlon before, you know the drill. Eat plenty of simple carbs in the days before the race. Don’t eat anything
The challenge, the horror – the public bathroom
I hate cancer. It’s awful. And being the loved one of someone with cancer, I find, is an emotional roller coaster. I hate roller coasters,
