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Heard of Maqui Berries? The New Superfood
Our registered dietitian, Megan Sewards RD shares thoughts on her new favorite super food. I recently started hearing about Maqui Berries…dark purple in color with a great tart taste! Maqui berries contain the highest antioxidant value of any known superfruit… up to four to 30 times higher than the average acai berry! They are also rich in […]
Does Pre-cancer Mean I’m Going to Get Cancer?
No one wants to hear the words pre-cancer, but if you do, there’s no need to panic. As the experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America explain, it doesn’t mean you will get cancer. Unchecked pre-cancer may mean a patient’s condition could become cancerous, but it’s not an absolute. Read more about what pre-cancer means […]
Self-care – Stepping Inside Our Men’s Group
Mindful self-care for men goes beyond merely adding it to your schedule or to-do list – it includes recognizing perceptions about self-care and masculinity then challenging an antiquated point-of-view conditioning. By Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD, weSPARK’s Men’s Support Group Facilitator: “Our men’s group really emphasizes how we as men can change old conditioning which is […]
Far Less Aggressive Approaches are Gaining Ground for Some Cancers
In the past, cancer treatment meant destroying the cancer, but also potentially negatively affecting other parts of the patient’s health. Thankfully, with advances in modern medicine, treating cancer today means far less aggressive options for some cancers. Options now include precision-focused treatments, like targeted therapies or immunotherapy drugs. “We are learning that we can be […]
10 Cancer Symptoms You May Overlook
Making the best choices for our health can be hard. We sometimes make lifestyle choices that may put us at a higher risk for some cancers, such as smoking or a poor diet. Safeguarding our health includes monitoring our bodies for possible symptoms of illness. There are 10 important cancer signs that are often overlooked. […]
What Do You Want: Setting Intentions
Intention – by Wendi Eckstein C.Ht, Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master/Teacher There is an old Vedic text that says, you are what your deepest desire is. As your desire is, so is your intention. Intention is getting clear on what you really want. The best time to get clear on what you really want is when […]
Building Muscle Matters
“The goal is to alter the prognosis. Additional studies are needed to determine if increasing muscle mass in patients could improve outcomes,” according to Cynthia Lynch, MD – Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Center and Medical Oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix. Oncologists stress the importance of a healthy diet and exercise for […]
Brussels Sprout Parmesan Sauté
Thank you to Megan Sewards, our Oncology Nutritionist, for this beautiful recipe. This flavorful Brussels sprout skillet pairs well with meats/fish or can be eaten alone as a veggie dish. Brussels sprouts include healthy phytonutrients and are part of the cruciferous veggie clan. They pack a cancer-fighting punch! Can be served without Parmesan for those that […]
Tumor Growth: Sometimes it’s a Good Thing
In the past, tumor growth for patients on immunotherapy meant treatment should be stopped. But research now shows it may not mean a patient’s cancer has worsened. As Ashish Sangal, MD, Medical Director of the Lung Cancer Center and Medical Oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix explains, “Immunotherapy drugs cause the tumor to […]