Cancer Support France

One supporter of CSF, who is unable to take part in the Activity for Life event, has found a novel way to participate. Jane Gawn, from Deux-Sèvres, is cycling 1600kms (which equals 1000 miles) over an extended period.

Using an app, all of her training is logged, and friends have agreed to sponsor her on the basis of the logged kms and the future ones. She goes out 4 or 5 times a week and aims to do 1600kms by the end of September.

She said  “Have to say my weight loss and slightly trimmer figure is a real  motivator too!!  Our youngest son is planning to get married in December… so this cycling is great for how my dress will look!“

Anyone could do the same – and get sponsored by the same means as the event riders. Create your own fund-raising page here

September 2021

Not too long to go now before the big cycle ride!

Activity for Life takes place from 2 to 5 September. The bike ride will follow the Parcours Cyclable de la Garonne for virtually its full length, from glimpses of the Pyrenees at Carbonne to ending up right in the mountains alongside the river at Fronsac, not very far from the Spanish border. There will also be a walk on the Saturday. Join us for any part of the event, from the day’s walk to a day’s cycling to the whole event, all whilst raising money for this worthy cause. Or just come along to support the riders.

If you have already registered, you can start fundraising by going to: https://www.alvarum.com/charity/2039/challenge/2226

If you have not yet registered, click the Activity for Life link at the top of this page.

Although this is a past event, we thought you would be interested to know that €7703 was raised for this event.

July 2021

‘Le Baromètre cancer’ is a survey of the general population of France conducted every 5 years. The 4^th edition, for which the data was collected in 2021 from almost 5,000 people aged between 15 and 85 years old, provides a snapshot of the perceptions and reactions of the French when faced with cancer.

Read more about the baromèter at: –

Attitudes et comportements des Français face au cancer, résultats du 4e Baromètre Cancer (santepubliquefrance.fr)

Ian Salvage – May 2021

CSF Paris & Île-de-France have raffled a beautiful hand-made quilt and raising €1000 for CSF National.

Beautifully crafted in fine cotton and richly-colored fabrics, this ‘Heart” quilt is exactly what one hopes for to enhance one’s living space.  The jewel-like prints are the designs of noted British-based textile artist Kaffe Fasset.  Kaffe’s work has been a continual inspiration to quilter Nan de Laubadère, one of CSF Paris & Île-de-France’s members; the organic abundance and sheer joy embodied in his patterns conveys the hope and solace we offer our clients.

The draw for the quilt raffle in aid of CSF took place on April 15th in Paris at the base of the Paris & Île-de-France Association by Deborah Lillian (ex-President of CSF Paris & Île-de-France, who is managing the raffle) and colleague Sarah Valinsky.

March 2021

Professor Axel Kahn, who recently left his post as President of La Ligue contre le cancer because of his own worsening cancer, has put a poignant goodbye message on his Facebook page. The message, titled ‘The end of the road’, talks about the happy memories he has: “My loves, my children, my family, my friends, flowers and beautiful sunrises. Relaxed and with a smile, goodbye, friends.”

Professor Kahn took over as President of La Ligue in 2019. He is a scientist, doctor of genetics and an essayist.

Thank you for your support
La Ligue Contre le Cancer

From an article by Sandrine Blanchard published in Le Monde on 28th February 2021 (In-house translation by Languedoc): –
https://www.facebook.com/cancersupportfrancelanguedoc/photos/pb.100067971047600.-2207520000/188254633314674/?type=3

February 2021

INCA – the French National Cancer Institute – has presented its proposed new plan for dealing with cancer to Président Emmanuel Macron. Présidents Chirac, Sarkozy and Hollande each had a plan, but Macron has said that he wants his plan to be more long term. It will be put to public consultation in September, with a view to publishing it by the end of the year. The plan is expected to look ahead for 10 years.

There will be three priorities: –

• Improved prevention
• Limiting side-effects of treatment and improving patients’ quality of life
• Fighting cancers with the worst prognosis for both adults and children

The President of Cancer Support France partner La Ligue contre le cancer, Axel Khan, is behind the plan. Both he and senior representatives of the pharmaceutical industry have expressed their satisfaction that Président Macron is giving his personal endorsement to the plan.

Source: – Le Figaro

February 2021