Diet and Exercise
From Bedside to the Starting Line, a Patient Bonds With Her Oncologist Through Running
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.