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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