Month: November 2008

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Little brother has cancer

A couple of weeks ago my brother was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  He went to his doctor about an enlargement in one of his lymph nodes in his neck.  After two biopsy’s they confirmed that he had Cancer.  A full body scan showed another enlargement in his chest cavity, indicating Stage 2 lymphoma.

He start chemotherapy this Friday in Townsville.  He has had to move himself and his family 900km’s into a Cancer Council provided apartment for 6 months.  His wife, nine month old boy and himself had to packup his house, arrange for it to be leased out and relocate in the space of a week.  His employer has been fantastic, arranging leave and covering his income until his income insurance kicks in.

The outcome looks good, he is fit and healthy and the success rate for curing this form of cancer is over 90%.  My thoughts go to his lovely wife that will be bearing the load of looking after him and their son.

(Wedding in 2205)
(Wedding in 2005)
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Movember almost done

So the month is almost done, my Mo’ is getting fuller and the grey is really showing.

To donate to my Mo you can either:
1. Click this link Movember and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or
2. Write a cheque payable to ‘Movember Foundation’, referencing my
Registration Number 1975781 and mailing it to:

Movember Foundation
PO Box 292
Prahran VIC 3181

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Movember the scariest month

During Movember (the month formerly known as November) I’m growing a Mo.
That’s right I’m bringing the Mo back because I’m passionate about tackling
men’s health issues and being proactive in the fight against men’s
depression and prostate cancer.

To donate to my Mo you can either:
1. Click this link Movember and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or
2. Write a cheque payable to ‘Movember Foundation’, referencing my
Registration Number 1975781 and mailing it to:

Movember Foundation
PO Box 292
Prahran VIC 3181

Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

The money raised by Movember is used to raise awareness of men’s health
issues and donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and
beyondblue – the national depression initiative. The PCFA and beyondblue
will use the funds to fund research and increase support networks for those
men who suffer from prostate cancer and depression.

Did you know:
Depression affects 1 in 6 men….most don’t seek help. Untreated
depression is a leading risk factor for suicide.
Last year in Australia 18,700 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer
and more than 2,900 died of prostate cancer – equivalent to the
number of women who will die from breast cancer annually.

Movember culminates at the end of month Gala Partés. If you would like to
be part of this great night you’ll need to purchase a Gala Parté Ticket via the Movember site.
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Thanks for your support Tony.

More information is available at http://www.movember.com/.

Movember is proudly grown by Holden and Schick.

Movember is proud partners with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
and beyondblue – the national depression initiative.