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Changing the landscape for women with Gynaecological, Sexual and related Mental Health Issues

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Hear what Sharon from the Indigenous Community has to say…

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From: Sharon
Sent: Wednesday, 10 February 2010 8:19 AM
To: mazzella@bigpond.com
Subject: RE: World Discussion GYN Health – Call for support – Intern. GYN Aware Day & UK Intern. Gyn Day

Thankyou so much sista for making contact with me today, it was lovely to catch up. You have my 100% support with your push to raise awareness and hopefully impact on prevention of women’s business when it comes to vulva and other cancers. I will certainly be pushing to have our day on 10/9 this year, I’m fairly confident that the management here will support the day with no problems. As I said to you on the phone Kath, you have saved the lives of countless woman because of your dedication to this very important womens health issue called Vulva Cancer. You have given me the knowledge and in turn I have shared this knowledge with women from my community who also have been saved as a result of being empowered to look after their own bodies. What amazes me in society is that its acceptable to people that porn is viewed, looked at or read about in the home or wherever but we shouldn’t talk about Vulva Cancer?????????? Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I say get over it to everyone out there, to the men out there they can do their bit by encouraging their women to take a more active role in looking after their bodies, its in their best interest if you know what I mean. So much work to be done and let me assure you I will always stand beside you on this very important issue Kath. Thankyou for helping me help my community.

Lots of love and warm wishes for continued good health and happiness
Sharon

Princesses in Petticoats & Pearls event 6 March 2010

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Kath Mazzella will be speaking at the Princesses in Petticoats & Pearls event organised by Women Can International Inc at the Lily of the Valley Cafe, 78 John Street, Henley Brook.

All women are invited to join Kath at the event.

Watch the video and learn more about this enchanting venue and tempting event.

Cornwall Hospital & Int. Gyn Aware Day 2008

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International Gyn Aware Day was celebrated by Cornwall Hospital in the UK with the help of the Fire Brigade! Their report is below…

(IGAD) was hailed as “a tremendous success” by PANTS Founder Jeannette Preston & many majors who attended. PANTS seeks to raise awareness, self esteem & offer support for all types of women’s cancer & female health problems. This was the first IGAD, linking up with women globally celebrating that day. Kath Mazzella – a gynae advocate in Perth – Australia was my inspiration for this event.


Penmore Hotel Falmouth hosted with a range of Guest Speakers/Therapists/Gynae Cancer survivors sharing their experience, giving hope & encouragement, J Mills Gynae cancer nurse spoke about “Knowing your body”. Marianne -, entertained with a light hearted presentation about sexuality.


Fabia – Lichen Sclerosis Soc. came all the way from Lyme Regis to talk about her condition & link in. We were treated to beautiful guitar playing by Buzz as everyone tucked into lunch. The day consisted of: Look Good, Feel Good display for women undergoing chemo/radiotherapy,: a Chattering of Mayors supporting. Their worships: S Callen, Truro, & her Consort Mr Callen – former Gynae cancer surgeon.

FIRE BRIGADE TO THE RESCUE: Joy Robinson of Radio Cornwall & I as womb cancer survivors, linked Dr Campbell to the studio & we spoke about PANTS & Gynae cancers. Speakers: Dr Noon – Pain Management Clinic, hypnotherapy/Dr Davenport – Clinical Health Psychologist/Hypnotherapist. J Salmon, Radiog./Acupuncturist. Dr Campbell, pioneering in vulval cancer, rounded off with a visit from Falmouth Fire Brigade who came to “ rescue “ her & take her to the Fire Engine. Several of audience happily got rescued too. Something about men in uniform!

Mr Das, Mr Lopes, Gynae cancer specialists, Drs Bailey & Thomson, Clinical Oncs. shared knowledge & discussion forum. What an experience it was to have these highly acclaimed specialists joining in (IGAD) Day. Cornwall County Council Music Therapy Dept. offered a workshop. Joy Robinson offering a quickly thought up version of Whose Line is it Anyway & we all joined in with. Much laughter all round. Therapists gave of their time & colleagues offered Bowen Therapy/Yoga/Bach therapy/Reike Healing, Reflexology/ hand massage & artistic skills. Special thanks to everyone for their generous donation.

Keep Cancer Care in Cornwall ROSE PLANTING CEREMONY: was blessed by Fr Nikita in memory of women who have died of Gynae cancer. It was a perfect ending to a perfect day. Thanks.

www.pantsmatters.org.uk