By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® “Play an active role in your treatment.” “It’s okay to lean on others. And it’s also okay to think about yourself.” “Find a doctor who will listen to your fears and your ideas.” “Do everything you can to improve your quality of life.” These statements are thoughts from cancer […]
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As most of you know, weSPARK Cancer Support Center hosts a monthly potluck for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones in the Los Angeles area. Guests and their family members come together at weSPARK to meet new faces and break bread with one another. Each guest brings a home-cooked meal and loving intentions. These home-cooked meals […]
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By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® When asked why Kim Tippets, a prostate cancer patient from Afton, Wyoming, travels to Phoenix, Arizona for cancer treatment, his answer was simple, “They gave me hope.” He goes on to say, “At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, you’re a person not a case. They called us by name, […]
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Did you know that your ideal weight, be it to lose, gain or maintain, may actually be achieved without the use of food? Of course, I’m not advocating to stop eating here. I am suggesting we look at other very important areas of our life in order to reach our ideal weight goals. For instance, […]
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By Dr. Vivek Iyer Cancer Treatment Centers of America® The “Opioid Epidemic” has become a household term – and a serious public health issue. So serious, President Trump has declared our country’s opioid crisis a national emergency. According to the California Department of Public Health, some California counties have opioid prescription death rates that are two […]
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We are starting off September with a new 30 Day Virtual Challenge at weSPARK! The theme for this month is kindness. Each guest who registers for this challenge will commit to posting about one act of kindness they have engaged in each day during the month of September. Any guest who completes 10 days or […]
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Did you know that eating mindfully can help build your mindfulness practice? Being mindful doesn’t have to be a long and complicated process or take any time out of your schedule. Taking a few minutes each day to consciously eat something during a meal, can help anchor you to the present. Follow these steps: Choose […]
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From the common cold to complex viruses, our immune system is incredible at fighting off infections. So why not use our own immune system to fight cancer? Cancer is not only smart, but it adapts to different circumstances. So much so, that – on its own – our immune system is not able to identify […]
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By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) is currently enrolling patients to the Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study—the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) first-ever clinical trial. The TAPUR Study is a clinical trial for patients with advanced cancer who have exhausted conventional treatment options and whose […]
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By Samantha Peterson, MS, RD Cancer Treatment Centers of America® A healthy diet is essential to cancer prevention and overall wellness. It’s all about balance, moderation and variety. By eating the right foods, consuming a wide spectrum of nutrients and not consuming more than your body requires, you can help reduce your risk of cancer […]
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