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Autumn Walk for Cancer - Sunday 13th October

Come join us Sunday 13th October The MABS Autumn Walk The Castle, Moraira 10AM - 3PM Event will commence at 11am 5K run, walk, jog or bring the dog!. Our family autumn walk is for everyone. Join us to 10€ Adults 5€ for children (12 years and under) Registration at 9:30am at Moraira Castle Or pre- register by emailing mabsspainevents@gmail.com
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20th Anniversary celebrations Saturday 8th June

We've come a long way since 1999, when 5 ladies with breast cancer found there was no support during and after treatment...MABS has grown from strength to strength providing transport, counselling, assistance and attending hospital appointments, helping patients and families across Spain with all types of cancer. We invite you join us on Saturday 8th June to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We are celebrating at Salt Javea Javea with an evening of live music and some fantastic food and fizz šŸ„‚ ❤️ Maybe you a friend or family member have been affected by cancer. Join us in a night of reflection and celebration. Whatever part of the journey you're on we'd love to see you šŸ’œ Get your tickets from any of the wonderful ladies below šŸ‘‡šŸ» TINA: 626 328 606 HILARY: 634 311 690 JACQUI: 686 305 006 EMAIL: MABSSPAINEVENTS@GMAIL.COM Tickets €35 all proceeds going to MABS šŸ’œ

Fighting Cancer by the Plateful

No single food can prevent cancer, but the right combination of foods may help make a difference. At mealtimes, strike a balance of at least two-thirds plant-based foods and no more than one-third animal protein. This "New American Plate" is an important cancer fighting tool, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. Check out better and worse choices for your plate.   Fighting Cancer With Colour Fruits and vegetables are rich in cancer-fighting nutrients -- and the more color, the more nutrients they contain. These foods can help lower your risk in a second way, too, when they help you reach and maintain a healthy body weight. Carrying extra pounds increases the risk for multiple cancers, including colon, esophagus, and kidney cancers. Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark green, red, and orange vegetables. The Cancer-Fighting Breakfast Naturally occurring folate is an important B vitamin that may help protect against canc

5 New Year's Resolution Ideas for Cancer Patients

As the year comes to a close, many people begin to create resolutions for the New Year. As a cancer patient or survivor, you may look to the New Year in a different way and make resolutions that don't involve a weight loss goal. Here are a few health related goals to set for yourself in the coming New Year for the different stages in your cancer journey-- Recently Diagnosed Ask Questions Newly diagnosed patients will likely feel overwhelmed after finding out that they have cancer, so it can be easy to just go along with the treatment plan that the doctor sets. While your doctor has your best interests in mind, don’t be afraid to ask questions about your current treatment plan and the options available to you. It is important to be an active participant in your health care as you go through intensive treatments. In Treatment Ask for Help While going through cancer treatments, side effects can make your everyday activities become seemingly impossible to do

Coping with special occasions

Many of us associate Christmas with seeing family and friends, parties and lots of eating and drinking. It is a time of celebration. But when you have cancer, you might tire more easily. Your cancer or treatment may mean that you have trouble joining in with all the festive eating and drinking. Eating and drinking Many people who have cancer have few or no problems with eating. But some do. These can include loss of appetite, feeling sick, constipation or changes in taste. At Christmas or other events you might have added pressure from friends and family who want you to eat something when you might not want to. There are a few things you can do to deal with eating problems. Even if you can’t eat as much as normal, you can still join in.Talk to your doctor or nurse before Christmas or other occasion if you have a specific problem. For example, if you feel sick you might need to make sure you have enough anti sickness medicines for the whole holiday. Cooking 

MABS Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 14th December.

Sign up to the MABS Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 14th December. Simply stick on a silly sweater and donate to help those affected by Cancer. Whether you are at work, home, school or down the pub. It's all about getting everyone together in your jolliest of jumpers! By donating €2 you'll be helping those affected by cancer across Spain. To donate you can pay directly into the MABS (Marina Alta Cancer Support) group offical donation page online here; https://www.paypal.com/ donate/… Or you can collect a fundraising pot from us in our centres across the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida areas: Mabs - Oliva MABS Javea MABS Costa Blanca Mabs Benidorm MABS Torrevieja Mabs Mazarron MABS San Javier MABS Cancer Support FundaciĆ³n Calasparra Area

All that Glittters...

We're just putting the finishing touches to the MABS annual Glitter Ball...There's still time to get your tickets! We will be raising funds for our foundation that many rely on across Spain and have done for nearly 20 years... Providing help and support in their time of need. This year we want our annual Glitter Ball to be the biggest and best yet... If you're new to the area, have friends, relatives or yourself have been affected by cancer, join us... Tickets are just €45 which includes cava, 5-course meal with wine or beer all night. Entertainment will be provided by the wonderful Darrell Clayton and Gatecrash...Plus some very special guests. For tickets please contact Tina: Phone: 626 328 606 email: jt_troughton@hotmail.com Our Menu for the night Starters Sharing Platter Carpaccio of Beef fillet and foie with fresh peppers vinaigrette, mustard and rosemary biscuits, Crunchy Brik of goat cheese with caramelized tomato Main course 1. Grilled Salmon fillet wi