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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.

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.

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.

Eating Mushrooms May Reduce Cancer Risk

May 12th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Participants who ate 18 grams of mushrooms a day had a 45% lower risk of developing cancer compared to those who do not eat them.

Patients with Hematologic Cancers Benefit from a Walking Program

May 11th 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

Prior to the program, patients with hematologic cancers walked an average of 136 steps in a 24-hour period. One month after the program began, that total increased to an average of 1,018 steps per day.

Novel Program May Make Exercise More Accessible to Patients with Cancer

March 4th 2021

By Antonia DePace

Having an exercise professional in chemotherapy infusion suites could significantly benefit patients with cancer and help improve health-related outcomes such as fatigue, according to recent study results.

How Your Diet Impacts Breast Cancer Risk

December 21st 2020

By Martha Carlson

Vitamin D May Reduce Risk for Developing Advanced Cancer

December 3rd 2020

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The reduced incidence in developing advanced cancer in patients at least 50 years and older was more prominent in those with normal weight vs. overweight or obesity.

Patient-Reported Tool Highlights the Role of Nutrition in Overall Health for Geriatric Patients with Cancer

November 17th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

To gain a better understanding of the issues faced by geriatric patients with cancer, and to determine how much of a role nutrition plays in outcomes, Dr. Grant Williams, a geriatrician oncologist and assistant professor at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, worked with colleagues to create a patient-reported assessment tool that bridges the knowledge gap in this patient population.

Reading Updated Food Nutrition Labels May Help People Adhere to Dietary Guidelines and Prevent Cancer

November 12th 2020

By Beth Fand Incollingo

Paying attention to the updated nutritional labels on food can help Americans stay within dietary guidelines and prevent illness, including cancer.

Exercise May Help Prevent Cancer or its Recurrence

November 4th 2020

By Anna L. Schwartz, FNP, PhD

Exercise may help prevent cancer or its recurrence and improve quality of life for survivors of the disease.

Early Evidence Shows Fasting, Keto Diet May Make Chemo and Some Other Cancer Treatments More Effective and Easier to Tolerate

November 3rd 2020

By Andrew Smith

Cancer loves glucose, which is why fasting, restricting calorie consumption or following the ketogenic diet may make chemotherapy and some other cancer treatments more effective and easier to tolerate, early evidence shows.

Physical Activity and Reduced Sitting Linked to Improved Health in Older Adults Regardless of Cancer History

October 28th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

A study assessing the value of movement found that it improved physical and mental health in older adults who had survived cancer, as well as those with no history of the disease.

How To Exercise After Cancer Treatment During COVID-19

October 12th 2020

By William Ramshaw

Exercise after cancer treatment is often a journey unto itself, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly challenging. Hear from one pancreatic cancer survivor on how he changed his exercise routine.

Intake of Certain Foods Associated with Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

March 13th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

Women who consumed the highest level of dietary advanced glycation end products had a higher risk of breast cancer, particularly advanced stage disease, compared with those who consumed the lowest.

A Taste For Wellness: Warming Winter Fare

February 25th 2020

By Mackenzie Martindale, RD, LD

Soup, cider and salmon help keep the body full and fueled when it’s frigid outdoors.

Make Exercise Work For You

January 29th 2020

By Kelly Irvin

Maintaining a good self-image in the face of body changes caused by cancer and chemotherapy is tough. However, exercise was able to boost one cancer patient’s morale and self-image.

Summer Snacktime: Raspberry Mint Smoothie Recipe

September 2nd 2019

By Jessica Skarzynski

We’re ending our #CURESummerSnacktime series with a raspberry mint smoothie recipe that’s sure to cool you down as we enter the last days of summer!

Summer Snacktime: Avocado and Herb Salad Recipe

August 28th 2019

By Jessica Skarzynski

This avocado and herb recipe is packed with flavor and health benefits.

Summer Snacktime: Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Recipe

August 21st 2019

By Jessica Skarzynski

Once you try this week’s #CURESummerSnacktime recipe for Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream, we bet you’ll be adding this cool, creamy concoction into your weekly rotation.