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Pubs signs are part of Britain’s heritage

Pubs signs are part of Britain's heritage

Image by dullhunk via Flickr I am backing the Tourism Society in their campaign to save British pubs. Why?  Even though I am teetotal? And a cancer patient? Because the British pub out in the wilds of the countryside or in the middle... (Continue reading)

Treatment in Bern

Treatment in Bern

Image via Wikipedia Swiss medical care is some of best in the world And the capital, Bern, has some superb hospitals.  As you would expect, these are some of the best to be found. Bern is typically Swiss.  Not loud or ostentatious, but... (Continue reading)

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Polo – an exciting way to spend an afternoon in the open air

Polo - an exciting way to spend an afternoon in the open air

Image via Wikipedia GOING TO A POLO MATCH IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO HAVE AN EXCITING AFTERNOON IN THE OPEN AIR. If you feel in need of some adrenalin-pumping spectating, an afternoon watching a Polo match is the best way I know. ... (Continue reading)

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Glasgow is just right for a celebration weekend

Glasgow is just right for a celebration weekend

Image by Peter Darch via Flickr GLASGOW has Fun, Fashion and Festivals galore! When you’ve just finished treatment, you feel let off the hook and want to celebrate, but don’t want to go too far.  Glasgow is ideal. Forget about its reputation –... (Continue reading)

France provides excellent after-care for coping with after-effects from treatment

France provides excellent after-care for coping with after-effects from treatment

Image via Wikipedia REHAB THE FRENCH WAY After they leave hospital, the French will often get their doctor to book them in to a spa for rehabilitation. In France they have been going to spas for centuries, and are serious about spa treatment... (Continue reading)

How to find the London that locals recommend to friends

How to find the London that locals recommend to friends

Image via Wikipedia LET’S STAY HOME THIS YEAR When Doctors advise “you need a break – take a holiday.” Or you want a short break, but the effort of going abroad feels too much. Try London. Staying in Britain is very trendy! With the credit... (Continue reading)

Going to La Roche Posay in France for skin care after cancer

Going to La Roche Posay in France for skin care after cancer

La Roche Posay Is one of the best medical spas I have ever visited.  When my skin was rough, peeling and horrid to look at, from Tamoxifen and the other drugs I was on, their doctors just examined me – sent... (Continue reading)

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Where do Celebrities go for medical treatment

Where do Celebrities go for medical treatment

Switzerland If you are the head of a country, then you will find your way to Clinique la Prairie, just outside Geneva, at Vevey where Charlie Chaplin lived.  Dr. Walli, the Director, must be the most discreet person in the world. ... (Continue reading)

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Birmingham is fun for a weekend break

Birmingham is fun for a weekend break

Image via Wikipedia One of the best ‘pick-me-ups’ is a short break with a healthy twist.  This is a selection of places that are easy to get to, and have USPs (unique selling points) when it comes to health. BIRMINGHAM FOR A... (Continue reading)

Celebrity treatment

Celebrity treatment

Kylie Minogue  Image by Getty Cancer treatment Where do celebrities like Kylie Minogue, Marianne Faithfull and others go for cancer treatment? To France. But there is nothing stopping British cancer patients following celebrities and taking advantage of superior French hospitals.  A new... (Continue reading)

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