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May 15, 2018
Eat this, not that by cancer type: How your cancer may determine your dietLearn what foods to eat, and what to limit or avoid, based on the type of cancer you have.
May 8, 2018
Study: Dr. Google a key consultant for majority of cancer patientsSurvey finds that majority of cancer patients of all generations increasingly rely on the internet to gather information after a cancer diagnosis.
April 26, 2018
Another concern for obese patients: Fat cells may hinder chemotherapy’s impactObese cancer patients often don’t respond as well to chemotherapy as patients who are not overweight. One study may explain why.
March 15, 2018
Why does malnutrition affect GI cancer patients more than others?In patients with cancer of the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition is a constant threat because of the digestive tract's role in processing food and waste. Still, patients can take certain precautions in keeping their body nourished, and getting educated about the issue is a good first step.
January 16, 2018
Obesity driving up endometrial cancer cases worldwideMore women around the world are being diagnosed with endometrial cancer than ever before, and experts believe the increase has everything to do with the primary risk factor for the disease: obesity.
October 26, 2017
What foods and drinks are linked to cancer?With so much information coming at you, determining fact from fiction may be difficult when it comes to what foods and drinks are linked to cancer.
September 14, 2017
Nutrition may not help the immune system fight cancer, but it is still importantSome patients believe that changing their diet—say, by swapping out their daily bag of chips for an apple—will strengthen their immune system and help it battle cancer. But they’re only partly correct. Read more.
May 18, 2017
Four lifestyle pillars create a foundation of survivorship after cancerIn the blink of an eye, Dr. Anthony Perre went from a healthy small-town physician with a private practice to a cancer patient dealing with a life-changing diagnosis.
April 27, 2017
Post-treatment weight gain: Yes, it happens, all too oftenAfter you complete cancer treatment, you may be surprised to find that the numbers are creeping up on the scale. It happens perhaps more than you think.
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