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March 21, 2017
Fatigue: A common complaint among cancer patientsWhen you’re healthy and having trouble keeping your eyes open in a mid-afternoon meeting, getting an extra hour or two of sleep may be all it takes to renew your energy. When you have cancer, though, rest often isn’t enough.
March 2, 2017
Eating lots of grilled meats may affect the chances of surviving breast cancer, study suggestsWhile eating meat fresh off the grill may sound delicious, a recent study suggests breast cancer survivors may want to avoid large amounts of grilled, barbecued or smoked meats because of the potential health risks.
February 16, 2017
Treating malnutrition starts by identifying its cause, and taking it seriouslyBecause malnourished patients may become too sick to continue treatment or may experience slower recovery rates, getting the nutrients you need should be a top priority. A number of tools are available to help.
December 8, 2016
Video: Healthy snacking on the goMany cancer patients spend much of their time traveling to and from appointments, whether by car or by air, and eating healthy often isn’t always top of mind. But healthy snacking on the go doesn’t have to be such a challenge.
September 27, 2016
Preventing infections critical for cancer patientsInfections are serious business for cancer patients, who are at greater risk of infections and the consequences that often result.
September 20, 2016
Study confirms alcohol consumption raises cancer riskA new analysis showing a direct link between alcohol and seven types of cancer including breast, colorectal and liver cancers.
September 13, 2016
Cancer and diabetes: Often more than a chance encounterAlthough most research supports a link between cancer and diabetes, finding the root of that connection has proven elusive.
August 2, 2016
Healthy habits may cut cancer risksThe results of a study released this summer have confirmed what doctors—and most Americans—have known for decades: Specific changes in lifestyle may help reduce your risk of getting certain cancers.
July 12, 2016
Study links exercise to reduced risk for 13 types of cancerA recent study that shows, in addition to its other health benefits, exercise may reduce the risk of 13 types of cancer.
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