Monique Tello, MD, MPH Contributing Editor In a first, a national cancer organization has issued formal guidelines recommending exercise as part of cancer treatment, for all cancer patients. The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) is very clear on the directive. Its recommendations are: Exercise should be embedded as part of standard practice in cancer care and … Continue reading Exercise as part of cancer treatment
Christmas is Bittersweet With Metastatic Breast Cancer
I love the Christmas holiday season. There's nothing more wonderful for me than decorating my home and wrapping presents. I leave all of the decorations up until after the new year so my house stays festive. Although it's a most joyful time for me, there's always that niggling thought that this could be my last Christmas. … Continue reading Christmas is Bittersweet With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dietary choices may make a difference
Stage 4 Breast Cancer - Healthy Eating, Your New Normal Having stage 4 breast cancer may lead to periods of weight gain and weight loss. Making changes to your diet can help to offset this. Women with breast cancer might gain weight for several reasons. These include: financial stress fluid retention from chemotherapy less energy … Continue reading Dietary choices may make a difference
Make-Ahead Meals for Optimum Nutrition During Chemotherapy
By Kayla Miett It’s safe to say that while undergoing chemotherapy, cooking is probably going to be the last thing you want to do. With the nausea, fatigue, and other side effects that follow an infusion, it can difficult to be on your feet working in the kitchen. At the same time, it can be … Continue reading Make-Ahead Meals for Optimum Nutrition During Chemotherapy