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October 10, 2023
Does a Mediterranean-style diet reduce cancer risk?Research shows the nutrients in the popular Mediterranean diet may help lower cancer risk, boost treatment effectiveness for patients and even prevent a recurrence.
September 14, 2023
Why the flu shot is important for cancer patientsGetting vaccinated is the most important step cancer patients, caregivers and their families can take to protect themselves and others from the flu.
August 3, 2023
Treating malnutrition in cancer patients may help improve outcomesCancer may upset your body’s metabolic balance, meaning your nutritional needs may change, as well as your ability or desire to eat. As a result, you may lose weight from the cancer itself or side effects of treatments.
June 29, 2023
Grilling and cancer: 7 tips for healthy BBQsResearch shows that cancer risk from outdoor grilling depends on how often you eat grilled fare, the cooking method you use and the types of foods you choose.
May 4, 2023
10 foods that may help cancer patients stay hydratedDietitians often get creative to help their cancer patients stay hydrated, including through the foods they eat.
January 5, 2023
Study: Lifestyle changes may prevent nearly half of the world’s cancer deathsA recent comprehensive global study investigated cancer cases that were attributable to modifiable risk factors. It found that nearly half of cancer deaths worldwide, 44.4 percent, may have been avoidable if the victims had paid attention to factors that raised cancer risk and made lifestyle changes to reduce those risks.
December 20, 2022
Can a plant-based diet help patients better recover from cancer treatment?Eating a plant-based diet has so many proven benefits and may help cancer patients better manage treatment-related side effects and help them stay strong during their recovery.
December 6, 2022
Navigating a safe holiday season when you have cancerShould cancer patients avoid travel during the holidays, or are there common-sense measures they can take to travel safely?
November 10, 2022
How does smoking cause cancer?Our understanding of why smoking causes cancer, especially in organs that are not located in the respiratory system, continues to evolve.
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