Diet and Exercise
Food Insecurity Linked to Higher Risk of Death After Cancer
Food insecurity is linked to a 28% higher risk of death among cancer survivors compared with those who have never received a cancer diagnosis, a new study found.
Could Shedding a Few Pounds Prevent a Breast Cancer Recurrence?
After years of survivorship, I’m realizing that shedding extra pounds may do more than improve comfort — it could reduce my risk of recurrence.
Exercise Improves Survival End Points After High-Risk CRC Treatment
Participation in a structured exercise program following surgery and adjuvant chemo improved key survival end points in stage 3 and high-risk stage 2 CRC.
Aerobic Exercise May Reduce Depression Among Patients with Cancer
Researchers have found that engaging in aerobic physical activity results in modest depression reduction among some patients with cancer.
Chemo for Breast Cancer May Lead to Declined Physical Function
Aerobic and strength training exercises may help preserve physical functioning in older adults with early-stage breast cancer who received chemotherapy.
My Diet After Having ER-Positive Breast Cancer
After receiving a diagnosis of ER-positive breast cancer, I took a cancer-free diet seriously.
The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Outcomes
I've found that nutrition and healthy foods play an important role during cancer.
Food Items Patients With Cancer Should Buy, Items to ‘Put Down’
It’s key for patients with cancer to avoid certain food items, such as artificial sweeteners, as they increase junk food cravings, an expert said.
Moderate Multivitamin Use Associated With Lower CRC Mortality
Moderate multivitamin use was associated with a decreased risk of death in patients with colorectal cancer, though more research is needed, an expert said.
My Food Choice Journey After Cancer
For 14 years, I've been dealing with small lymphocytic lymphoma, and want to maintain a healthier diet.
Cooking Green in the Kitchen for Patients With Cancer
An expert offers two delicious and nutritious recipes that may improve side effects for patients who are undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.
Taking Control of Diet May Improve Outcomes for Multiple Myeloma
Eating a plant-based diet has been associated with sustained MRD negativity for patients with multiple myeloma.
Physical Activity May Help Reduce Pain in Cancer Survivors
Survivors who were more physically active may experience less pain than survivors who were not as physically active, research found.
Step Count Gives Insight to GI Cancer Outcomes in Older Patients
Older adults with gastric cancer tended to have better outcomes when they walked 2,500 steps per day or more.
A 45-Minute Cancer Procedure Changed My Life
A 45-minute cancer procedure deemed me to be "cancer free," but it did not assuage all my anxieties.
Getting Off the Cancer Couch
I hadn’t done aerobics in decades, but it was time to be off the cancer couch.
Top Cancer-Related Diet and Exercise Stories of 2023
Diet and exercise can benefit patients with cancer through side effect management and improved outcomes. CURE provides an overview of the most-read diet and exercise stories of 2023.
Exercise Can Help Empower Patients With Cancer
Exercise can help empower patients with cancer and boost their overall health, though on difficult days, it is equally important that patients give themselves grace, an expert said.
Exercise Improves Physical Abilities in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Patients with multiple myeloma who are undergoing systemic treatment can see improvements from exercise, a recent study shows.
Treatments, Lifestyle Can Help Cancer Survivors With Hormone Deficiency
Lifestyle changes and remedies such as topical estrogen can be of assistance to cancer survivors dealing with hormone deficiencies, as one expert tells CURE.
Baked Potatoes and Strawberry Boost Got Me Through Chemo
During chemotherapy, strawberry-flavored Boost and baked potatoes were the only things I would eat — but this nourishment ended up representing much more.
Warm Up With Fall Recipes
The new season calls for a new set of nutrient-rich recipes — ones with the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and hearty flavors.
Prehab Helps Patients Become Fit for or ‘Bounce Back’ from Cancer Treatment
Prehabilitation can help patients become eligible for certain cancer treatments, or also help them recover from therapies, while also improving their overall health and fitness, an expert explained.
CURE Diet and Exercise Webinar
In conjunction with Cancer Champions, CURE® recently hosted the “Educated Patient® Webinar: An Overview of Diet and Exercise in Cancer Care."
Exercise Can Strengthen the Immune Systems in Patients with Myeloma
Supervised exercise can help to improve the immune system for patients with myeloma, recent research showed.
Vitamin D May Impact Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
Recent research found that patients who supplemented their vitamin D intake tended to have improved colorectal cancer outcomes.
Low-Carb, Plant-Rich Diet ‘Appears to be Beneficial For Women With Breast Cancer’
Eating a plant-rich low-carbohydrate diet for survivors of breast cancer leads to better longevity, according to recent research.
A Healthy Lifestyle Will Help Patients Get Through Myeloma Treatment
It is essential for patients to live a healthy lifestyle while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, an expert said.
4 Steps to a Delicious, Healthy Smoothie for Cancer Survivors
Drink this between meals to help gain or maintain a healthy weight during and after cancer treatment.
Unintended Weight Loss May Be the First Sign of Cancer
For patients with a history of cancer or who are genetically predisposed to it — as well as the general population — unintended weight loss may be the first sign of the disease, research showed.