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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…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Unfortunately, CRC is generally asymptomatic and when the symptoms of CRC appear, such as rectal bleeding, anemia, or abdominal pain, most patients are already in the advanced stage. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that the…

February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month Gallbladder cancer is the 23rd most common cancer worldwide. It is the 23rd most common cancer in men and the 20th most common cancer in women.Gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer are relatively rare forms of cancer. The gallbladder is…

Treatment is Over - The Side Effects are Not Problems Related to Surgery: Survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma, especially those diagnosed before 1988, often had their spleens removed. The spleen is a vital organ for the immune system. Removing it is linked with a higher risk of infections. Survivors…

Customized Exercise Programming – Cervical Cancer Sharon received a referral for a client with invasive cervical cancer. She’s a physical therapist but has worked mostly with orthopedic patients. She recently became a Cancer Exercise Specialist and asked if she could hire me to help her with and teach…

Minimize Your Risk for Cervical Cancer with Exercise According to the first U.S. case-controlled study (that has been published in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease), women who do not engage in regular physical activity have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. According to study author…

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Every year more than 300,00 women worldwide die of cervical cancer, with 80% of these deaths occurring in low to middle-income countries. Poor access to prevention, screening, and treatment contributes to 90% of these deaths. Cervical cancer is preventable - and treatable…

Cancer Rates Are Increasing in People Under 50: Learn How to Manage Your Risk According to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, most commonly occurring cancers are diagnosed in people over age 50. Over the past several decades, however, rates of many types of cancer have been rising in…

Ingredients: Canola oil spray 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground flaxseed 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 large eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup 100 percent apple juice 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 cup dried cranberries Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat…

Ingredients for Fruit Filling: 10 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries, unsweetened 3 medium apples, peeled, sliced 1 orange, zest, and juice 1/2 cup brown sugar Ingredients for Whole Grain Crumble Topping 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cardamom 1/2 tsp. ground ginger Pinch salt (optional) 1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F. Place cranberries…

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…