Cancer Prevention & Treatments
Cancer patients and survivors often have fears related to their health, such as recurrence or pending treatment. But the sources of stress and anxiety don’t stop there. Cancer can ignite concerns about family, finances, changes in body image and the challenges of…
When Diagnosed with cancer, it's scary. The patient or family is unfamiliar with the jargon, and they have so many questions and worries racing through their mind that it is hard to focus. Because of this, knowing what to ask the doctor…
Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Recent research shows that these superfoods may also help guard against cancer. People who incorporated any variety of mushrooms into their daily diets had a lower risk of cancer. According to the findings, individuals…
Approximately 30-40% of cancer diagnoses could be prevented by modest diet and lifestyle changes. This number increases to 90% for certain cancers, like stomach cancer. Let's take a deeper look into the science of this important correlation.
Carcinogens in Food
Nutrition interacts with cancer…
Fiber is an essential nutrient in the realm of cancer prevention. It does not break down through digestion and helps maintain bowel health and prevent cancers, including colorectal cancer. However, recent studies have also found that fiber may also be an essential nutrient for cancer treatment.
Researchers…
Sunscreen is one of the most important tools to prevent skin cancer. Learn more about choosing and correctly using good sunscreen for you and your family.
Excited to spend time with family and friends, people are now planning vacations, with one destination…
Has cancer affected your life and left you feeling not quite yourself? You’re not alone. Research shows that anxiety and distress are more common in people affected by cancer than in their healthy peers with no history of cancer.
Cancer patients and survivors often…
Getting the body moving can be particularly challenging during winter when many parts of the country are under an icy blanket of snow. Undoubtedly it is more comfortable to stay snuggled up on the couch dreaming of spring. However, new research shows that physical activity…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We want to draw your attention to this occasion because it has become the leading cause of global cancer incidence despite significant improvements in breast cancer treatment and detection technology. In 2020, there were more than…
The risk of breast cancer increases as women grow older. Men are also susceptible to breast cancer, so all adults should be proactive. Although incidences of breast cancer are lower in East Asia than in other regions, the rate of breast cancer…
One mammogram every two years doesn’t sound so bad – but what happens if a woman skips one? A recent study warns that skipping just one mammogram before being diagnosed with cancer significantly increases a woman’s probability of dying from the disease.…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed during October, presents many opportunities to acknowledge patients and survivors as well as opportunities to remind women to schedule their regular screening. The world lights up in pink, the color of the breast cancer ribbon, and shares…
Every mother knows that breastfeeding can be a challenge. Mothers often face sore nipples, plugged ducts, engorgement, and a long list of other painful experiences. However, those who can breastfeed will reap health benefits for both mother and baby – some that…
No single food can protect you against cancer by itself.
But research shows that a diet filled with a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and other plant foods helps lower the risk for many cancers. In laboratory studies, many individual minerals,…
Did you know that cancer patients have a high risk of oral and dental complications?
It is no secret that chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments are often accompanied by a variety of mild to severe side effects. Many of these side effects…