Whangaparāoa dad thought he had a parasite, but it was cancer
Hi neighbours, When Whangaparāoa man Darrell Poole first noticed gurgling sounds and cramping coming from his intestine, he thought he had a parasite.
But, just days before Christmas 2019, a colonoscopy revealed a much more sinister reason for the symptoms – aggressive colon cancer.
The dad of two has been told he has no further treatment options in NZ and is fundraising to get to the US to participate in a drug trial that will cost between $200,000 and $1 million. Read more about his story by clinking the below link.
Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
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91.5% Yes
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7.8% No
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Only the Sharpest Minds Will Get This Riddle… Are You One of Them?
I twinkle and glow, guiding paths in the snow.
I’m not the sun, moon, or star in the sky,
yet on rooftops and trees, you’ll see me up high.
What am I?
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Heartbeats Sponsors Cardiac Rehab Nurse Specialist at Special Event in Orewa
With over 200 members across Auckland, Heartbeats is a community-based, peer-peer support group for heart patients and heart event survivors, everywhere.
On Thursday 12th December, Heartbeats Orewa has arranged for Ursula Balzat, RN and Cardiac Rehab Nurse Specialist (North Shore Hospital) to give a talk on heart failure and open-heart surgery rehabilitation and answer any questions on heart failure and heart management after surgery.
WHERE: Hibiscus Coast Community House (behind Estuary Arts Centre)
WHEN: Thursday 12th December
TIME: 10:45am - 12:00 noon
This is a free. informal presentation and talk. Everyone is welcome.
Bring a family member or friend and hear from a highly-experienced cardiac nurse who has been helping heart failure patients on the North Shore, for over 20 years
For more information: Call Trent on 0220 606 199
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