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"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