A Meta-Analysis of Maternal Cured Meat Consumption during Pregnancy and the Risk of Childhood Brain Tumors

TitleA Meta-Analysis of Maternal Cured Meat Consumption during Pregnancy and the Risk of Childhood Brain Tumors
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsHuncharek, M, Kupelnick B
JournalNeuroepidemiology
Volume23
Pagination78-84

WHY?

Why in my brain?
It caused me so much pain.
Why in my head?
Perhaps somewhere else instead.
Why in my brain?
We tried a fluid drain.

I just want to walk like you.
I’ve had enough now, haven’t you too?

Poem from Sophie Pollock who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Things you can do on Difficult Days

Talk about the child who has died.
Write a letter to him/her.
Eat his/her favourite food.
Watch a video of him/her.
Wear one of his/her clothes like a scarf.
Light a candle.
Look at photos.
Listen to his/her favourite music.
Visit the grave.
Cry, laugh, scream.
Release a balloon with a message.

Some tips for parents and siblings.

What’s the Point?

What’s the point of eyes,
If you’re not here to see?
What’s the point of ears,
If you cannot hear me?
Every sense on my body,
Useless as a broken toy,
What’s the point of beauty,
If you cannot enjoy?

Cry of a parent - by JK.