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4 Steps to a Delicious, Healthy Smoothie for Cancer Survivors

June 8th 2023

Drink this between meals to help gain or maintain a healthy weight during and after cancer treatment.

Unintended Weight Loss May Be the First Sign of Cancer

June 8th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

For patients with a history of cancer or who are genetically predisposed to it — as well as the general population — unintended weight loss may be the first sign of the disease, research showed.

Diet May Impact Symptom Burden in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

June 7th 2023

By Colleen Moretti

Patients with MPNs should consult with their treating physician to individualize a healthy, nutritious diet to help ease symptoms.

Doctor, Cancer Survivor and Marathoner Goes the Distance for Her Patients: ‘Now I Can Just Give’

May 18th 2023

By Alex Biese

Dr. Dawn Mussallem of the Mayo Clinic tells CURE®’s “Cancer Horizons” podcast about how surviving stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and being a heart transplant recipient helps her connect with her patients.

A Look at the Nutritional Impacts of an AML or MDS Diagnosis

May 16th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome may affect nutritional status, and more work is needed to ensure that patients are getting the food intake that they need, researchers found.

For Young Breast Cancer Survivors, Doctor Attention to Exercise Is Key

April 26th 2023

By Alex Biese

Researchers have found that nothing beats direct attention from a care provider to inspire exercise among young women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Postsurgical Exercise May Improve Survival in Stage 3 Colon Cancer

April 12th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Patients with stage 3 colon cancer who reported physical activity after surgical resection may derive a survival benefit and may prolong disease recurrence.

From Bedside to the Starting Line, a Patient Bonds With Her Oncologist Through Running

March 28th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

A marathon runner who was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma learned that what she enjoyed doing before cancer could help her regain her energy and identity during and after treatment.

Mediterranean Diet May Boost Immunotherapy Outcomes

March 27th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Patients with advanced melanoma who followed the Mediterranean diet tended to have improved responses to immunotherapy treatment, recent research showed.

What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer

March 24th 2023

By Kathleen Depmsey

My cancer diagnosis taught me to speak up and ask, “What do I need to know?” and “What can I be doing for myself?”

‘I Was Winning and the Cancer Wasn’t’

March 20th 2023

Exercise, from walking to running, allows patients to take control of their bodies at a time when things may feel out of reach during their cancer journey.

Going the Distance After a Cancer Diagnosis

March 15th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Serious athletes may benefit from the training they did before diagnosis, but that doesn't mean it's too later for anyone to start movement during their cancer journey.

Better Nutrition Can Help People With Cancer

March 15th 2023

By Dr. Roshani Patel

An expert offers feasible tips on how patients with cancer can eat better — from incorporating quick and easy protein sources to effective supermarket shopping strategies.

Separating Mainstream Diets From Oncology Nutrition

March 8th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

A nutritionist discussed the difference between mainstream diets and oncology nutrition, and how patients with cancer can ensure they’re on the right track to being well-nourished throughout cancer treatment.

Healthy Diet May Improve Side Effects for Lymphoma Survivors

February 27th 2023

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer survivors who are experiencing side effects from treatment, such as chronic fatigue, may benefit from a healthier diet.

Moderate Exercise May Significantly Impact Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer

December 30th 2022

By Miranda Lankas

Exercising moderately every week has been linked to improved disease outcomes at any BMI in patients with colorectal cancer.

Yoga May Improve Quality of Life, Survival in Patients With Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer

December 13th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Improvements may not be seen right away, but patients with non-metastatic breast cancer should stay compliant to practicing yoga to possibly improve quality of life, according to an expert.

‘Any Exercise Is Better Than No Exercise’ to Potentially Improve Mental Health in Patients With Kidney Cancer

December 5th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

A kidney cancer diagnosis may negatively affect a patient’s mental health; however, exercise may help put them at ease.

High Sugar Intake May Lead to Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors

November 22nd 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Childhood cancer survivors who had high daily sugar intake — especially when it came to sweetened beverages — had an increased risk of premature aging-related health complications, according to recent research.

Most Patients Want Complementary Therapies at the Start of Cancer Care

November 16th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

While most patients want to learn more about complementary therapies, like exercise and nutrition, before undergoing cancer treatment, barriers exist to both patients and clinicians, research found.

Altered Taste After Stem Cell Transplants for Multiple Myeloma May Negatively Affect Daily Calorie Intake, Quality of Life

November 3rd 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Stem cell transplants may cause dysgeusia — a disorder that alters a person’s taste —in some patients with multiple myeloma, which is a type of blood cancer. This disorder may have a domino effect on quality of life, although levels may return to normal a few months after the procedure, an expert said.

How Patients With Cancer Can Best Use Diet, Exercise to Manage the ‘Life-Altering’ Effects of Fatigue

October 26th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer-related fatigue can be debilitating for many patients and survivors of cancer, but tactics like diet, exercise and other holistic approaches may provide relief for a side effect that effects every part of life.

The Past 20 Years Have Been Revolutionary for Kidney Cancer

October 19th 2022

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

Once seen as a malignancy resistant to typical treatments such as chemotherapy, metastatic kidney cancer has come a long way in the past 20 years.

HIIT Workouts May Better Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Certain Patients With Prostate Cancer

October 18th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

A patient with prostate cancer under active surveillance may encounter the fear that their cancer might progress, causing stress and anxiety. However, HIIT workouts may help put them at ease.

I Plan to Beat Cancer by ‘Hoofing’ It

October 7th 2022

By Ron Cooper

Walking has played a key role in my cancer experience, as it helps my mental and physical health.

I am Forever Grateful for All That Cancer Has Taught Me

July 18th 2022

Beyond its lessons, cancer has also brought, along with the fear and anxiety, a conviction to empower myself and to create a life that I deserve: One in which joy can triumph over that fear and that anxiety.

Cool Off From a Hot Summer With These Cancer-Friendly Recipes

June 13th 2022

By CURE staff

As part of its Heal at Home series, CURE® worked with a registered dietitian from Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center to put together several cancer-friendly dishes that everyone can enjoy this summer.

The Integration of Complementary Cancer Care May ‘Accelerate’ in Coming Years, Says Patrick Dempsey

May 24th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Actor and cancer advocate Patrick Dempsey predicts that more focus will be put on complementary cancer care, such as nutrition and environmental factors, over the next several years.

Cancer Survivors Share Their Eating Struggles — and Solutions — for Life After Cancer Treatment

February 18th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

CURE® asked its readers to share their difficulties eating after cancer, and what they did to help combat those challenges.

Eating After My Cancer Treatment Was So Painful, It Felt Like I Had Strep Throat for 1 Year

February 15th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

After realizing that alcohol and spicy foods were excruciating to consume after treatment, throat cancer survivor Rob Paulsen learned that smoothies were a much healthier — and more soothing — option.