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Studies Show Quality of Life Linked to Cancer Survival

What’s this? Research presented to June’s ASCO annual meeting shows that quality of life affects the survival of cancer patients. By Allison Gandey Medscape Medical News June 19, 2008 (Chicago, Illinois) – Patients reporting a good quality of life have statistically significant better overall survival, suggest 2 large meta-analyses. The studies, presented here at the [...]

The Gawler Foundation receives bursary to help people with cancer

What is this? Bursary for West Australians to participate in 10 day life and living program A bursary has been established to assist West Australians with cancer participate in a life-changing integrative program with The Gawler Foundation. People affected by cancer in WA, particularly those in rural areas, can apply for a grant to help [...]

Meditation reduces blood pressure, boosts heart health: new study

A new study has found that meditation can significantly reduce blood pressure and boost heart health. In welcoming the report, Seikan Cech BHSc (Hons) Dr ChineseMed(Acup) DipCouns Grad DipSocSc (FamTherapy) from The Gawler Foundation said “these findings provide further confirmation of our long-term observations and experience that regular meditation practice will routinely create a whole [...]