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Fitness & Nutrition page debuts
BY LENA HUANG | MAY 29, 2009
The lazy days of summer are upon us. School's out and vacations are on. Time to pull out those swimsuits, flip flops, and pool floats. Pour yourself a tall glass of lemonade or crunch into a cool slice of watermelon. And just take it easy.
While you might be out there relaxing, we here at CURE are working hard to respond to you. We listened to our readers' polls and have some new additions you requested, such as blogs and more information on nutrition and fitness. So while you're taking a moment out of the sun to check out our website, notice that our editorial staff now has blogs to keep you informed of the topics we think are important, the controversies that engage us, and stories that touch our hearts.
As CURE's Fitness and Nutrition editor, one subject that is close to me is health. So I'm excited to announce the launch of our new page dedicated to fitness and nutrition at www.curetoday.com. Here we will report on recent health news that affects cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. We will also have links to all of CURE's articles on fitness and nutrition, including links to our "Food for Thought" columns. We will also have a weekly health tip to remind you of an easy way to stay healthy and well.
To commemorate the launch of CURE's Fitness & Nutrition page, tell me something you do in the comments section to keep yourself healthy and I might post your tip one week!
Oh, and by the way, while you are taking it easy out there--don't forget the sunscreen!
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Looks great!
- Posted by Greg 5/29/09 2:44 PM
Now that I have completed treatment for breast cancer, I am concerned about getting back into my old routine too much...the one where I take care of everyone else and not myself. As a 44 year old mother of two daughters, church volunteer and full-time manager with 3 hours of commuting each day, finding time for exercise is often difficult. As a result, I have started booking a meeting on my calendar to exercise each work day. Some days I get busy and only have time to walk down the stairs to the lobby and back, other days I take a 30 minute stroll out in the parking lot to get some fresh air and sunshine (Vitamin D). Other days I am lucky enough to get to our health club for some good stretching and exercise. One way or another, I try to get up and get moving each day!
- Posted by Harriet 5/31/09 7:54 PM
This is way cool. Long overdue. I am finding it difficult to find accurate nutrition information. Is wine good or bad, how much fat is OK etc. I have major issues with keeping weight on and am always looking to find high caloric foods that can work for me. I have metastatic breast cancer in my bones (spine and ribs) and in my liver. When it comes to exercise I need to take it easy since I can break a bone very easily. Help in this area would also be welcome. Thanks!
- Posted by Janet Stager 6/16/09 1:54 PM
I would love to see articles on exercise and nutrition! I have metastatic breast cancer, I'm 60 years old, and I'm unsure about my exercise regimen. I want to stay fit without causing additional health problems. I just don't know what to do. I could use some help.
- Posted by Marsha Wallace 6/22/09 2:55 PM
In March of 2008, I received chemotherapy treatment and a surgery similar to open-heart surgery to remove a Thymoma and a small portion of one lung. It seemed as though my energy level was low and I tired very easily just walking. I also have early stage B-cell lymphoma of the bone marrow which is being monitored. I decided to join the local YMCA in February, 2009. I walked the track as much as I could and signed up for a "Slow & Easy" class in the warm swimming pool. Not only did this help to rebuild my energy level, and ability to breath, but it definitely improved my mobility quite a bit from what it was. I still tire easy when doing a lot of walking and my breathing is still a bit labored but I feel so much better; I definitely know that this exercise is a better option that sitting around and thinking about things!
- Posted by Becky 6/22/09 3:41 PM
I like the question Janet Stager asked.
I'am just finishing my second bone marrow transplant.
And I would like to know how to eat well and also some light exercising,beause my bones are also weak.
I had multiple myeloma.
Thank you,
Ann Abraham
- Posted by Ann Abraham 6/22/09 7:36 PM
I have Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma of the stomach and also suffered a stomach perforation during one of the endoscopic procedures to diagnose my condition. I have all kinds of concerns now about what I'm putting in my stomach like never before. Yet, I can't survive unless I eat. Quite a dilemma.
I've read every publication in the hospital library, plus more online, and my energy level is good -- but I think I need more -- especially because it looks like this is going to be a 'lifetime' management situation for me. New information, encouragement, fresh perspectives, and also help with the feat that 'eating something wrong' may push my lymphoma into a transitional state more dangerous.
- Posted by Bobbie 6/23/09 6:37 PM
For specific diet advice, such as "Is wine okay?" and "What about dietary fat?" you may wish to consult with a Registered Dietitian (RD). You can find one in your area at www.eatright.org, and many insurance plans cover nutrition services.
- Posted by Milton Stokes MPH RD CDN 7/3/09 6:31 PM