Diet and Exercise

Fat cells can harbor extra estrogen. With this in mind, doesn't it make sense for women affected by estrogen-fed cancer to become conscious of their weight?

A breast cancer survivor ponders the dangers in a drink.

If you are into giving gifts possibly consider giving yourself the gift of wellness by seeing a nutritionist before the year is over or to begin 2018 in a good direction.

Can a certain diet improve cancer outcomes?

A two-time cancer survivor shares strategies that have helped her over the years with healthy eating habits and movement.

How fresh is your food? Know what's behind those sell-by and best-by dates

For people affected by cancer, the idea of starting fresh and with a clean slate is appealing. Here are a few of my favorite food trends.

Adequate protein is essential to meet the increased demands of the body, especially during anti-cancer treatment.

Strategies from expert oncology dieticians can help patients to eat an appropriate diet and maintain a healthy weight during and after treatment for ovarian cancer.

Cancer not only wages war on our bodies, but also our relationships with food. Are cancer-fighting diets really the answer?

A cancer survivor describes the use of diet, exercise and natural products to help boost her immune system.

Len Lichtenfeld, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the American Cancer Society answers the question, “What is the best anti-cancer diet?”

Finding relief from the painful condition of lymphedema is a challenge, but there is research that using weights may help.

Chances are you or someone you know and love has been touched by heart disease and cancer survivors are at even greater risk.

Kale is incredibly popular. It's everywhere.

Superfoods provide substances that shield our body from damage

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints of patients.

Some patients with cancer were once advised to avoid foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

A recent study found promise in a new drug that treats cachexia, a progressive wasting syndrome. The trial is currently in canine patients, with hopes to move to human patients in the future.

Amanda Bontempo, MS, RD, CSO, CDN, gives some tips for healthy eating. Join us on 4/18 at 1 PM for our tweetchat, with Bontempo as moderator, to discuss more nutrition.

Feeding people is hard, and doing it