Here's a fun idea, given to us from the staff of Tanner Health System in Carrollton, GA. Create a mobile of Earth Angels made up of all the people in the cancer patient's life who are watching over them. Take photos of the doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff who administer the chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Collect snapshots of family members, friends and neighbors who are offering love and

To cancer patients:

Visualize all of the caregivers who have been giving you love and support, floating above you, providing you wings. They will never let you fall. And you can fall asleep every night knowing that dozens of Earth Angels are watching over you!

"Let the surgeon take care to regulate the whole regimen of the patient's life for joy and happiness, allowing his relatives to cheer him."

-- Henri De Mondeville, Physician and Surgeon in the Middle Ages

Given that it's Valentine's Day, wouldn't it be great to discover that sugar is actually good for you? Although glycoscience, the study of sugar's role in health, is still in its infancy, research shows that some sugars are just that. Glucose and galactose, the most common sugars, are not healthy. However, other sugars found in corn, aloe vera and breast milk, have been found to treat high cholesterol and obesity. These sugars can even lessen the toxic effects of chemotherapy. So grab an orange and head to your treatments. Sweet dreams!

Dear Cancer Club,

As my first morning at the radiation treatment center progressed, I was measured for my protective lead alloy molds, experienced a simulation run-through, and had a Computerized Tomography scan. I tried valiantly to absorb the new terminology and technology and to lie perfectly still during the various procedures.

I forgot about my husband's Valentine's Day request until I noticed that the right side of my chest had acquired an array of ugly, black felt-tip pen markings. The thirty-something male technician was placing wide strips of transparent tape over the marks and explaining, "These markings are made with permanent marker, but I'm putting tape over them to make sure they don't wash off before your next appointment." He must have read the dismay in my eyes, because he continued, "You don't have a problem with that, do you?"

Feeling a bit vulnerable and foolish lying on the table, bare from the waist up except for my black marks and transparent tape strips, I blurted out my husband's Valentine's Day request. "If this was any day but Valentine's Day, I wouldn't care... but I don't think my husband had black marks and tape strips in mind when he said he hoped I'd wear my transparent negligee tonight."

Blushing a rosier rose than my soon-to-be worn negligee, the technician walked to a cabinet and returned with a handful of small packets. Handing them to me, he said with a wink, "It's too long to expect you to keep these marks intact anyway. Just peel the tape off and use these cleaning pads to remove the marks. I'll re-mark when you come in for your next appointment." As I left the room, he smiled and said, "You two have a great Valentine's Day!"

Sharon Calliser, Cannon Falls, MN

Dear Cancer Club,

I was telling my young daughter about my upcoming cancer surgery and treatments. I explained that I might become sick and lose my hair. My daughter turned to me and asked, "Mom, will it cure your stinky breath?"

Angie Olsen, Kalispell, MT

Dear Cancer Club,

I'm an odd duck. I knew how to whistle when I was still in my baby bed. Unfortunately, there was no demand for a whistling baby, child, teenager, or adult-- until I underwent treatment for a very aggressive form of breast cancer four years ago.

Unbeknownst to me, the staff in the radiation department could hear every sound in the room where I changed in preparation for my daily "zapping." After finishing a rousing rendition of "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," I discovered that I had a fan club standing outside the door!

It seemed that a new and different (mostly male) technician gave each treatment. So on my last day, I wasn't too surprised when one of the guys said he had fourteen friends, waiting outside to observe. I laughingly told him that they might as well come in, but that they must all take responsibility for my new career as a speaker. I didn't bat an eyelash (I didn't have any to bat anyway!).

I just smiled sweetly and said, "Since almost all the men in this county have seen me without my blouse, my days as a topless dancer are over." That brought down the house! Now I speak and whistle for churches, schools, and assorted gatherings, bringing the message that faith, laughter and music helped me face breast cancer with a positive attitude.

Patricia Derenburger, Darlington, PA

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Last month, The Cancer Club told you about an exciting new all natural supplement that is helping people like me~ Christine Clifford~ improve my energy level, helping me sleep better and giving me more focus and clarity instead of "chemo brain." This month, I have another exciting new product that has helped me with my skin.

TrueScience skincare lotion was just launched only two months ago. And I have become the Poster Child for the company's advertising campaign, thanks to the incredible results I've experienced.

When I went through ten months of high-dose chemotherapy almost fifteen years ago, I was forced in to menopause at the age of 40. With no estrogen to support my skin tone, combined with growing up in southern California (and spending every waking moment of my childhood in the sun), my skin was damaged.

Only two months of using TrueScience have improved my collagen, removed sun and age spots, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, and helped me feel the best I've felt in years about my appearance. I invite you to preview my "Before & After" photos and to call us today.

I would personally like to encourage all of you to visit www.LifeVantage.com/LiveYoung, watch the ABC Prime Time video, and call me personally to tell you how you can improve your health starting today.

The Cancer Club™, based in Minneapolis, MN, was created by Christine Clifford following her diagnosis of breast cancer in 1994.

Needing a lift, Christine began to search for signs of humor in herself and her predicament. She found them daily. The more she laughed, the stronger she grew, and The Cancer Club™ was born.

The critically acclaimed Cancer Club™ is the first organization to offer hope and support to cancer patients, their families and friends through the healing power of humor. A dynamic speaker, Christine has traveled the globe with her presentations on the healing power of laughter.

Christine is the mother of two sons,Tim (25) and Brooks (22) and is grandmother to a Siberian Husky named Skylar. Call The Cancer Club™ today or email us to book Christine for your next event. Don't forget to laugh! ™

We hope you've enjoyed this edition of The Cancer Club™ eNewsletter. We'd like to thank our FABulous illustrator Jack Lindstrom of FAB Artists!

If you have a humorous or interesting story about cancer, send it to us at: P.O. Box 24747 Edina, MN 55424-0747 or email us at: Christine@cancerclub.com