Cancer Patients Provide Tip For Life

July 26, 2009 - PRLog -- The views of 205 cancer patients on key aspects of life have been
surveyed and compiled in a research document called "Live Life Now."

The study, conducted during June/July 2009 by the Cancer Support
Association and Wire Surveys, asked the 205 respondents 25 questions
relating to the important aspects of life - the main theory behind the
research is that a cancer diagnosis puts a lot of life's important
aspects into focus, and that this information can be used as a sort of
"self help" guide for non-patients who are caught up in the daily
grind. The results reveal some interesting insights into life, covering
health, lifestyle, relationships, death, and general elements to
living life.

Dr Peter Daale, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Support
Association of WA, says: "The survey respondents clearly tell us that
a cancer diagnosis poses a serious health challenge and is 'life
changing', affecting perceptions of self, family relationships and our
concept of 'future'. Those who take up the challenge show us courage,
hope and a new profound understanding of what the core values and
treasures of life are, such as love, family and a gratefulness for the
good things we have and experience on a daily basis, rather than
focusing on the things we have not. Although not a surprise, the message that faith,
spirituality, introspection and a positive attitude remain essential
to a life lived well, and with compassion for others is very
significant."

The "Live Life Now" research project was the concept of Wire
Surveys researcher Richard Calautti. Of the study, Richard Calautti
says: "We were amazed at the honesty and openness of all participants
throughout the research period - their stories, insights and comments
were so powerful and inspiring, and feature heavily in the final
report summarising results."

To final report can be downloaded at www.wiresurveys.com, or
www.cancersupportwa.org.au.

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Wire Surveys is an online survey site, asking questions on themed topics. Recent surveys included Unemployed Australians and "Live Life Now" for the Cancer Support Association of WA.