Proper Care & Feeding of The Cancer Caregiver There is an important component that may include emotional and spiritual support. There are many feelings that arise from the moment someone is told “you have cancer,” until the day they complete treatment and beyond. Just being there to…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1 bunch of kale leaves stripped (about 15 leaves), washed, and thinly sliced ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 5 large eggs Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup crumbled…
Customized Exercise Programming - Pancreatic Cancer Customized Exercise Programming - Pancreatic Cancer Will received a referral for a client with pancreatic cancer. He’s been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for three years, but this is his first client with pancreatic cancer. Although it was caught earlier than most, Will…
Global Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is the 12th deadliest form of cancer, with a 5-year survival rate of just 10, with more than half of the cases being diagnosed at an advanced stage. A total of 495773 (262865 male and 232908 female) new cases and 466003…
Spiced Oven-Roasted Cauliflower INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons grapeseed, canola, or coconut oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 large cauliflower (about 2½ – 3 pounds), cut into medium-sized florets 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mix…
Working with a Client with Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in men and the third most commonly occurring cancer in women. There were 2,093,876 new cases and 1,761,007 deaths worldwide in 2018. Tobacco use is to blame for 85% of all lung cancers.…
Dealing with Hormonal Therapy & Breast Cancer Hormone therapy (also called hormonal therapy, hormone treatment, or endocrine therapy) slows or stops the growth of hormone-sensitive tumors by blocking the body’s ability to produce hormones or by interfering with effects of hormones on breast cancer cells. Tumors that are…
Choosing Yoga Poses to Improve Range of Motion Following Breast Cancer Assessing Range of Motion (ROM) Following breast surgery/reconstruction, shoulder range of motion limitations (ROM) are not uncommon. Conducting a ROM assessment with a goniometer will help determine which areas need attention. I realize that this…
How to Begin Your First Two Weeks of Recovery with the BOSU Balance Trainer When you begin to work with a new client, especially a breast cancer survivor, the first 2 weeks are incredibly important in setting the stage for a longer-term program. First and foremost, patients MUST discuss…
Exercise is Critical for Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Exercise for Breast Cancer Prevention Women who get regular exercise (physical activity) have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who don’t exercise. Overall, women who get regular exercise have a 10-20 percent lower risk of breast cancer…
