Cracking the Cancer Code - Personalised Medicine
The European Cancer Patient Coalition has launched a ‘Personalised Medicine: A guide for Patients’ – a booklet to address the opportunities and challenges that personalised medicine provides, so that the needs of cancer patients across Europe are met.
Click here for the full booklet: –
https://ecpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Personalised-Medicine-Booklet-2020.pdf
Penny Parkinson – November 2020
Touchlines - October 2020
Regular Cancer Support France newsletter - Touchlines October 2020.
Cycle for Life 2020
The Cycle for Life started on Wednesday 23rd September, after lunch.
The 14 cyclists had a lemon-drizzle cake, provided by CSF member, Jackie Smith, at the afternoon water stop.
The riders were happy to arrive at the bar in Saint-Savinien in time to avoid a drenching when the heavens opened.
On the second day, they rode through rain and arrived, mud-splattered, in Cognac.
Day 3
The third day started from Cognac, unfortunately with torrential rain.
The weather improved during the morning, resulting in a lovely ride through vineyards. As harvesting is still going on, the cyclists were certain that they could smell the grape juice!
They stopped for a picnic lunch within sight of the 13th century chateau at Vibrac.
An excellent day’s ride ended at Angoulême on the Charente river for a relaxing supper.
Last Day
The CSF Cycle Ride, edition 2020, began the final day at the Plan d’eau de la Grande Prairie. This 22 kilometer circular ride around Angoulême took place in better weather than the riders experienced earlier in the week.
It ended with a relaxed lunch prepared by Paula Cragg, President of the CSF Affiliate Dordogne-Ribèrac and members.
Thanks to all those who helped in this annual event – the only event that is run exclusively to provide vital funding for the work of CSF (National).
And especial thanks to the riders!
We hope to see you next year.
To view the gallery of pictures of the 2020 ride, click here.
September 2020
Cat Hartley receives British Empire Medal
Cat Hartley of CSF Languedoc has been awarded the British Empire Medal. She received the award at a ceremony on 5 July at the British Embassy in Paris, in recognition of her services to British nationals in France, affected by cancer.
Her nomination was led by a small group of volunteers and supporters of Cancer Support France Languedoc. Her nomination included testimonials from clients and their families, from fellow volunteers and from a senior medical oncologist at ICM Montpellier.
Cat is a French national who worked in the UK for over 35 years before returning to France in 2007. She enjoyed a successful career in the retail industry, after which she retrained in the field of complementary medicine, gained several ITEC diplomas and established her own successful practice in London.
She volunteered with the north London ‘Cherry Lodge’ cancer care centre, and on moving to France, continued her involvement by offering holiday respite care in her new home to cancer patients and their families nominated by Cherry Lodge.
By 2009 Catherine was understanding how difficult cancer situations could be for local expats, especially those not speaking adequate French and unfamiliar with the French medical system. Working with a small group of founder members she helped set up CSF Languedoc. Cat became President early in 2010, holding that position for some 5 years.
Cat sees this award as recognition of the work of all the many volunteers and friends of Cancer Support France both locally in the Languedoc and across France.
July 2020
Touchlines - July 2020
Regular Cancer Support France newsletter - Touchlines July 2020.
Colin cycles against cancer
The following appeared in a local paper ‘L’angérien libre’: –
It translates as follows: –
Meeting with an English cyclo-tourist living in Aveyron, passing through Saint-Savinien last week, who is riding to support the struggle against cancer through a British Association.
Tell us a little about you, of your Association and what you are doing?
My name is Colin Tillard and I live in Entraygues-sur-Truyère in Aveyron. From time to time I go cycle-tour riding, and also canoeing and walking.
CSF is an Association which collects funds to help in the struggle against cancer. It is, overall, an Association to help Anglophones living in France and who are affected/touched by cancer. In particular, it supplies a telephone listening service for patients and, in certain cases, helps with home or hospital visits. It also offers a translation service to help in communication between patients and doctors. The ‘La Ligue contre le cancer’ furthermore, has signed a partnership agreement with Cancer Support France.
Have you enjoyed the ‘Flow Velo’ route and the village of Saint-Savinien?
The part of the ‘Flow Velo’ that we have ridden is a good route but unfortunately, it is not possible to follow the Charente all the way along, as it meanders.
I think that this route is a ‘work in progress’ and it will improve in the future. We visited several pretty villages in your beautiful region and our little group stayed the night in Saint-Savinien, a really charming village, which was worth the detour. Additionally, I believe there are many British compatriots here!
Do you think you will return to this region, and what are your future projects with ‘Cycle for Life’?
Most of the riders come from the South of France and the great majority of participants would like to return to the Charente-Maritime to know the region better, but with covid, it is difficult to plan projects in the medium term…
Alain Grangeret
Kind Donation from Martin Walker
Many of you will know Martin Walker, a reporter and a novelist – the author of the popular ‘Bruno Detective’ series set in the Perigord.
We are delighted that Martin, as a long time supporter of CSF, has donated 15 of his books, all signed, to CSF and these will be used for future fundraising.
Thank you Martin for your support and your generous donation.
Martin says about us: – “Cancer Support France provides valuable support for Anglophones living in France who are touched by cancer, be they patients, family or friends. I encourage you to have a look at their website to see what they do and to contact CSF if you think they could help you or those close to you. To enable CSF to carry out its work, it is always looking for new members and volunteers. Do contact your local Association or CSF (National) if you would like to be involved. Or support CSF financially, donations can be made through their website.“
May 2020
Cancer charity remains open for support
In May 2020, The Connexion again covered the wider remit put in place by CSF to provide support during the Covid 19 crisis: –
https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/cancer-charity-remains-open-for-support/452063