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Did you know 90% of gastrointestinal cancer patients experience malnutrition? Undernourishment may cause weakness, fatigue, and an inability to fight off infection or continue treatment. Patients can take precautions to keep their body nourished, and getting educated about the issue is an excellent first step. Cancer Treatment Centers of America explain why it’s crucial to avoid malnutrition, […]
If you are like most people, chances are you have already strayed or scrapped your New Year’s resolutions altogether. The reality is that only eight percent of Americans who make resolutions stick to them. Did you know that many of the most common resolutions may help reduce your risk of cancer? Before you throw in […]
cancer treatment centers of america, healthy livingEating healthy is typically top of mind in January. The big question that usually comes up for dietitians is what to eat to get healthier. Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple as making a grocery list. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ diet. The good news is the dietitians at Cancer Treatment Centers of America have developed […]
cancer treatment centers of america, health, healthy living, nutrition, recipesThe height of the flu season is well underway, and it isn’t too late to get one. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between Oct. 1 and Dec. 7, between 2.6 million and 3.7 million people in the United States had the flu, and up to 3,300 of those patients died […]
While holiday foods can provide people with cancer comfort, planning, and preparing holiday meals may be a challenge for some cancer patients. It does not have to be stressful. As the experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America explain, it may be easier than you think. Some of the traditional holiday staples are high in […]
cancer, cancer patient, cancer support, cancer treatment centers of america, recipes, tipsWhat’s the difference? Deciphering the alphabet soup of imaging tests Imaging tests are critical in a patient’s cancer journey, from the initial diagnosis down to the progress of treatment, patients may go through a variety of tests, but what do they all mean? Just as each patient’s cancer is unique, not all imaging tests are […]
cancer patient, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of americaClinical trials are critical to the advancements we’ve seen in the treatment of cancer thus far, yet more needs to be done. Despite their importance, fewer than five percent of cancer patients are enrolled in clinical trials. Learn about the common reasons patients may not participate in clinical trials and why some trials may not […]
cancer research, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, clinical trialThe average caregiver provides about 32 hours a week, caring for a loved one with a cancer diagnosis. It’s no wonder why caregivers rarely spend time on self-care. Yet, self-care is so essential in replenishing our ability to help others. Here are our favorite easy but helpful tips for caregivers. Self-care is not selfish, so […]
caregiver, mindfulness, self-careAdvancements in cancer care have continued to aid doctors in fighting the disease. But, for pancreatic cancer, doctors and researchers are still working to determine how its cells are so evasive and resilient. For many pancreatic cancer patients, their diagnoses are found in late stages. Promising research uses tiny cellular bubbles called exosomes may be […]
