Earlier today, I booked an acupuncture appointment for a guest who has back pain from a tumor. She’s going once a week and supplementing acupuncture with other appointments such as reflexology. She sounded happy to report that her pain was lessened and she was feeling more relaxed. As Program Director at weSPARK, I talk with […]
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By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® Traditional cancer treatment therapies often come with a long list of physical side effects. Some common and well-known side effects include fatigue, nausea and neuropathy, which make them easier to recognize, anticipate and potentially treat. But what about the side effects that we don’t hear about as often such […]
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E-cigarettes continue to rise in popularity, generally for one of the two most common reasons: they’re advertised as a safer alternative to cigarettes; or they’re said help cigarette smokers kick the habit. The trouble is, experts stress that vaping does come with potential harm. While they are still studying the long-term effects of these relatively […]
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Beat the heat with this popsicle recipe from our registered dietitian, Megan Sewards! This recipe is also a good way to combat any nausea experienced during treatment. Check it out below! INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups water (can use an electrolyte enhanced water) 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 2/3 cup honey 5 tablespoons lemon […]
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You’ve completed cancer treatment, but the appointments with your oncologist don’t end there. In addition to regular oncology check-ups, finishing treatment often means going back to your primary care physician. Patients may have a hard time doing this, because of the close bond they build with their oncologists. Read more about why the experts at […]
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By Dr. Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD Hearing the words you have cancer changes your life forever. Most patients are overwhelmed by the diagnosis, treatment and fear of the unknown. Dr. Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD, group facilitator and medical director at weSPARK, understands the emotional, physical and financial toll that cancer brings to a family. His […]
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By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® No lump = no tumor = no cancer, right? Not necessarily. There are breast cancer symptoms that do not involve the presence of a lump. “The majority of the publicity assigned to breast cancer is a lump, and the majority of patients might feel a mass in the breast, […]
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By Megan Sewards, RD Wanting to eat healthier is a common goal for most. Whether you want to lose weight, cut down on processed foods, or eat cleaner for disease management or prevention, bottom line is that it takes work and all the support you can get along the way is helpful. Family support is […]
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A healthy diet is a healthy diet, right? Turns out, there are some nuances to healthy eating based on cancer type. Experts have established nutritional guidelines tailored specifically for certain cancer types in order to reduce potential treatment-related side effects while also helping to improve your quality of life chances of better outcomes. For instance, breast […]
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By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® Aging may be part of life, but everyone ages differently based on a variety of different factors. For years, scientists have been studying how the role these chromosome tips, called telomeres, influence the development of disease including cancer. “They protect cells and enable cells to fix errors in the […]
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