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Continuing the Fight for More Survivors

November 6th 2017

Reaching Out: More Than Just Prevention

November 6th 2017

The Importance of Support and Networking

November 6th 2017

A Diagnosis of Lung Cancer: Keasha's Story

November 6th 2017

Food Safety Smarts for Patients With Cancer

July 28th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

How fresh is your food? Know what's behind those sell-by and best-by dates

"In With the Good" for Cancer Food Trends

July 21st 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

For people affected by cancer, the idea of starting fresh and with a clean slate is appealing. Here are a few of my favorite food trends.

Protein Power for Cancer Survivors

July 11th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

Adequate protein is essential to meet the increased demands of the body, especially during anti-cancer treatment.

Fruits, Vegetables and Water are Key Components of a Healthy Diet During and After Ovarian Cancer

July 9th 2017

By Beth Fand Incollingo

Strategies from expert oncology dieticians can help patients to eat an appropriate diet and maintain a healthy weight during and after treatment for ovarian cancer.

Food vs. Cancer, or Cancer vs. Food?

July 5th 2017

By Jen Sotham

Cancer not only wages war on our bodies, but also our relationships with food. Are cancer-fighting diets really the answer?

Living Naturally With Cancer

June 27th 2017

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor describes the use of diet, exercise and natural products to help boost her immune system.

Dr. Len Answers: What Is the Best Anti-Cancer Diet?

June 24th 2017

By Len Lichtenfeld, M.D.

Len Lichtenfeld, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the American Cancer Society answers the question, “What is the best anti-cancer diet?”

Could Weightlifting Be Beneficial for Those With Lymphedema?

June 22nd 2017

By Bonnie Annis

Finding relief from the painful condition of lymphedema is a challenge, but there is research that using weights may help.

Heart Health and Cancer Survivors

June 22nd 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

Chances are you or someone you know and love has been touched by heart disease and cancer survivors are at even greater risk.

Kale and Crucifers: Can They Fight Cancer?

June 20th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

Kale is incredibly popular. It's everywhere.

Are Superfoods Worth It?

June 12th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

Superfoods provide substances that shield our body from damage

Nutrition and Cancer Fatigue

June 8th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints of patients.

Health System Eliminates Neutropenic Diet in Patients With Cancer With No Rise in Infections

May 11th 2017

By Beth Fand Incollingo

Some patients with cancer were once advised to avoid foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

Breaking Barriers: New Drug Shows Promise in Treating Cachexia

May 2nd 2017

By Katie Kosko

A recent study found promise in a new drug that treats cachexia, a progressive wasting syndrome. The trial is currently in canine patients, with hopes to move to human patients in the future.

8 Simple Rules for Healthy Eating

April 18th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo, MS, RD, CSO, CDN

Amanda Bontempo, MS, RD, CSO, CDN, gives some tips for healthy eating. Join us on 4/18 at 1 PM for our tweetchat, with Bontempo as moderator, to discuss more nutrition.

To Feed and Be Fed With Cancer

January 4th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

Feeding people is hard, and doing it

Indulgences of a Registered Dietitian

December 30th 2016

By Amanda Bontempo

Even the strictest of eating routines deserve occasional exceptions.

New Year Non-Resolution Resolutions for Cancer Survivors

December 29th 2016

By Amanda Bontempo

The coming of New Year’s Eve can make us feel panicky about our health resolutions.

Nutritionism in Cancer Culture

October 10th 2016

By Amanda Bontempo

When it comes to nutrition, conflicting ideas can often cloud vision.

Choosing the Right Diet in Breast Cancer Survivorship

September 1st 2016

By Nathalie LeVasseur

Nathalie LeVasseur, fellow at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, discusses diet in breast cancer survivors.

Advice for Melanoma Patients

August 23rd 2016

The Evolution of the Melanoma Research Foundation

August 23rd 2016

The Importance of Patient Support and Resources

August 23rd 2016

Mission of the Melanoma Research Foundation

August 23rd 2016

Journey to the Melanoma Research Foundation

August 23rd 2016

For Cancer Survivors, Exercising With a Caregiver May Further Reduce Risk of Depression

June 10th 2016

By Andrew J. Roth

A large body of work has shown a clear benefit of exercise in reducing the risk of cancer and improving quality of life. But does perception of the exercise experience as enjoyable, or at least palatable, affect adherence or outcomes?