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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.

Summer Snacktime: Strawberry, Basil and Ricotta Toast Recipe

August 14th 2019

By Jessica Skarzynski

This week’s refreshing Summer Snacktime recipe makes our editors hungry just by looking at it. If you’re a fan of basil, strawberries or ricotta, we think it might have the same effect on you!

'The Golden Years': For A Cancer Survivor Too?

July 16th 2019

By Barbara Tako

A two-time cancer survivor suggests what life after mid-life can be, even for cancer survivors.

Cancer, Weight and 'The Blame Game'

July 9th 2019

By Martha Carlson

Breast cancer links to weight, diet and exercise are all over the news, but remember this: You are not to blame.

What to Know About Nutrition Therapy During Cancer Treatment

July 8th 2019

By Kristie L. Kahl

An oncology dietitian offered advice on how to improve appetite and eat healthy before, during and after treatment for gastrointestinal cancers.

How to Eat Well at Work During and After Cancer

June 25th 2019

By Katie Kosko

Experts offered tips on quick, healthy office meals and snacks while fighting cancer’s side effects.

Encouraging Fitness and Fellowship

June 23rd 2019

By Honora R. Miller

In this essay, Honora R. Miller nominates a special oncology nurse practitioner, Joanna M. Losito, Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation–Sunnyvale Center, Sunnyvale, California, for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

Cancer Treatment, Resilience and a Brother Made of Concrete

June 18th 2019

By Ryan Hamner

Can fitness make you physically prepared for a medical detour?

Cancer Destroyed My Figure so I Ate to Comfort Myself

May 30th 2019

By Laura Yeager

After I lost my real breasts, I gave up hope of ever having a "nice" body again.

Risk of Breast Cancer Death Could Be Reduced by Low-Fat Diet

May 23rd 2019

By Jessica Skarzynski

Two oncology dietitians weigh in on the results of a recent study that show a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables and grains can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer.

A Taste for Wellness: Meals in Under 45 Minutes

May 21st 2019

By Jessica Iannotta, M.S., RD, CSO, CDN

Breakfast, lunch and dinner options that require minimal prep work and time.