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High Sugar Intake May Lead to Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors

November 22nd 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Childhood cancer survivors who had high daily sugar intake — especially when it came to sweetened beverages — had an increased risk of premature aging-related health complications, according to recent research.

Most Patients Want Complementary Therapies at the Start of Cancer Care

November 16th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

While most patients want to learn more about complementary therapies, like exercise and nutrition, before undergoing cancer treatment, barriers exist to both patients and clinicians, research found.

Altered Taste After Stem Cell Transplants for Multiple Myeloma May Negatively Affect Daily Calorie Intake, Quality of Life

November 3rd 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Stem cell transplants may cause dysgeusia — a disorder that alters a person’s taste —in some patients with multiple myeloma, which is a type of blood cancer. This disorder may have a domino effect on quality of life, although levels may return to normal a few months after the procedure, an expert said.

How Patients With Cancer Can Best Use Diet, Exercise to Manage the ‘Life-Altering’ Effects of Fatigue

October 26th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer-related fatigue can be debilitating for many patients and survivors of cancer, but tactics like diet, exercise and other holistic approaches may provide relief for a side effect that effects every part of life.

The Past 20 Years Have Been Revolutionary for Kidney Cancer

October 19th 2022

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

Once seen as a malignancy resistant to typical treatments such as chemotherapy, metastatic kidney cancer has come a long way in the past 20 years.

HIIT Workouts May Better Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Certain Patients With Prostate Cancer

October 18th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

A patient with prostate cancer under active surveillance may encounter the fear that their cancer might progress, causing stress and anxiety. However, HIIT workouts may help put them at ease.

I Plan to Beat Cancer by ‘Hoofing’ It

October 7th 2022

By Ron Cooper

Walking has played a key role in my cancer experience, as it helps my mental and physical health.

I am Forever Grateful for All That Cancer Has Taught Me

July 18th 2022

Beyond its lessons, cancer has also brought, along with the fear and anxiety, a conviction to empower myself and to create a life that I deserve: One in which joy can triumph over that fear and that anxiety.

Cool Off From a Hot Summer With These Cancer-Friendly Recipes

June 13th 2022

By CURE staff

As part of its Heal at Home series, CURE® worked with a registered dietitian from Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center to put together several cancer-friendly dishes that everyone can enjoy this summer.

The Integration of Complementary Cancer Care May ‘Accelerate’ in Coming Years, Says Patrick Dempsey

May 24th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Actor and cancer advocate Patrick Dempsey predicts that more focus will be put on complementary cancer care, such as nutrition and environmental factors, over the next several years.

Cancer Survivors Share Their Eating Struggles — and Solutions — for Life After Cancer Treatment

February 18th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

CURE® asked its readers to share their difficulties eating after cancer, and what they did to help combat those challenges.

Eating After My Cancer Treatment Was So Painful, It Felt Like I Had Strep Throat for 1 Year

February 15th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

After realizing that alcohol and spicy foods were excruciating to consume after treatment, throat cancer survivor Rob Paulsen learned that smoothies were a much healthier — and more soothing — option.

Tiny Dishes and Silent Persistence: How I Got My Daughter to Eat During Cancer Treatment

February 12th 2022

By Debbie Legault

As a caregiver to my daughter with breast cancer, I had to get creative in finding ways to help her keep food down after treatments made her nauseous.

Expert Sheds Light on Ways Patients With Cancer and Impaired Eating Function Can Approach Social Situations

February 11th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

A speech and swallowing specialist recommends that patients with head and neck cancer who have difficulties chewing and swallowing food eat before attending social situations to mitigate anxiety about eating around others.

6 Cancer-Friendly, Super Food Recipes for Super Bowl Parties

February 8th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Patients with cancer, their friends and families can enjoy these guilt-free recipes when sitting down to watch the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals go toe-to-toe during Super Bowl 56 on Sunday.

Limiting Alcohol Consumption During Cancer Treatment May Improve Health, Lessen Risk for Additional Diagnoses

January 28th 2022

By Jamie Cesanek

Patients who limit alcohol intake during their cancer treatment may experience several health benefits, according to physicians from Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology.

‘Let’s Take the Stairs:’ How I Encouraged My Daughter to Get Exercise During Cancer Treatments

January 25th 2022

By Debbie Legault

A mother of a breast cancer survivor explains how she and her daughter creatively incorporated exercise into her daughter’s daily routine to improve her physical and mental health during treatment.

Geriatric Assessments May Open the Door to High-Quality Conversations About Frailty and Aging-Related Concerns in Older Patients With Advanced Cancer

December 7th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Frail patients older than 70 years who underwent geriatric assessment and received pertinent advice related to those results were more likely to have high-quality conversations with their oncologists about age-related concerns like physical activity and cognition.

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.

Heal at Home: 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.

Does Eating Broccoli Help Cancer?

May 25th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

A woman with metastatic breast cancer shares a story about a woman with the same diagnosis and a recipe that was distantly inspired by their conversation.

Improvements in Diet, Physical Activity Through a Lifestyle Clinic May Improve Outcomes in Patients With a History of Cancer

May 13th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Patients with a history of cancer may become empowered to make diet and exercise changes by attending a clinic either virtually or in-person, which may also have a long-term impact on future risk for disease and outcomes.