Cancer
Can a simple handshake predict cancer survival rates?
New acquaintances are often judged by their handshake. Research has now recognized the simple squeeze as an important diagnostic tool in assessing strength and quality of life among critical care patients. In a study published in the journal, Support Care Cancer, Concordia professor Robert Kilgour and his colleagues at the McGill Nutrition and Performance Laboratory […]
Follow-up care for older breast cancer survivors needs to be all-encompassing
Older women who have overcome breast cancer are likely to struggle with heart disease, osteoporosis and hypertension further on in their lives. Whether these conditions occur or not is influenced by the treatment that patients received to fight cancer, their overall weight and their age. Breast cancer survivors therefore should watch their weight and get […]
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Unveils Steps To Ensure A Healthy Life In Honor Of National Cancer Prevention Month
Newswise SEATTLE Each year more individuals worldwide die from cancer than malaria, tuberculosis and HIV combined. With research showing that many cancers can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is working to raise awareness of preventive tactics in honor of National Cancer Prevention Month. In the past year, SCCA has […]
Healthy Lifestyle Choices For Cancer Patients
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Fighting Cancer With A Healthy Lifestyle
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Healthy Lifestyle During Menopause May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Later On
Dec. 19, 2012 Obese, postmenopausal women are at greater risk for developing breast cancer and their cancers tend to be more aggressive than those in lean counterparts. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published in the December issue of the journal Cancer Research shows how this risk might be prevented. “By using nutrient tracers […]
A 'baker's Dozen' For Breast Health: Tips For Breast Cancer Prevention, Screening, Treatment And Survivorship
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Newswise SEATTLE In 2010, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and its clinical care partner, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), published a series of four tip sheets totaling 40 recommendations for women about breast cancer prevention, screening and early detection, treatment, and survivorship. The tips proved popular with readers. […]
Ua Cancer Center Leads Healthy Lifestyle Study In Ovarian Cancer Progression-free Survival
Study to focus on overian cancer progression-free survival through healthy lifestyle choices Tuscon, Ariz (PRWEB) September 18, 2012 The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is leading the first large nationwide study to determine how diet and physical activity together can improve the quality of life and prevent recurrence for women who are in clinical […]
The Cure For Cancer
[ Jon Benson writes some of the coolest fitness stuff on the Internet, so I know you'll love this recent article from him… ] Cancer sucks. Think that’s a naughty thing to say? Consider this: I was speaking at a conference last week when I glanced out into the audience. I saw a muscular dude […]