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Expert Answers Common Questions on Exercising During and After Cancer Treatment

November 24th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

On this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, an expert from the Huntsman Cancer Institute explains how physical exercise can help patients with cancer and potentially reduce side effects.

Patients With Cancer Should ‘Keep Moving Through Treatment’ to Potentially Mitigate Side Effects

November 9th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Exercising during and after cancer treatment remains important for patients and building up endurance over time can help make goals less daunting, an expert said.

Cooking With CURE®: 3 Easy, Healthy Recipes for Patients With Cancer

October 4th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

CURE®’s first episode of our new cooking show is finally here! We’ll give step-by-step instructions for three delicious recipes to support readers through every step of the cancer process.

Eat Your Veggies: Diet Plays a Role in Cancer Occurrence and Outcomes

October 1st 2021

By Brielle Benyon

Lifestyle factors like diet and exercise can play a major role in cancer outcomes. In this article, a clinical dietitian offers advice on healthy eating before and after a cancer diagnosis.

Integrative Medicine: Do Herbs, Diet and Other Approaches Affect Cancer Outcomes?

September 30th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

A successful cancer treatment process includes more than just surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments: it involves keeping up your wellness from both a physical and mental standpoint, an expert says.

Move Over 'Scanxiety,' There’s a New Cancer-Related Anxiety in Town!

September 24th 2021

By Ron Cooper

A cancer survivor explains how mental stress related to cancer and the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his nutritional habits.

Healthy Habits May Offset Genetic Cancer Risk

August 4th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

When both groups had a similar cancer risk, individuals who adopted healthy lifestyles tended to have a lower cancer incidence than those who did not.

Reducing Alcohol Consumption Leads to a ‘Plethora of Health Benefits’ Including Decreased Risk of Cancer, Expert Says

July 26th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Most people who consume alcohol are unaware that it increases their risk of receiving a diagnosis of cancer, according to an expert.

A Challenge to Chew On: Eating and Drinking After Cancer Treatment

July 8th 2021

By Dara Chadwick

For some cancer survivors, eating and drinking can become difficult, if not impossible, after treatment.

Hey, Guys, It’s Time to Eat Your Veggies

June 29th 2021

By Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology

Remember when you were a child and your parents said to eat your vegetables to grow up strong and healthy? Well, it’s still true.