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From expert advice to cancer articles and videos, LIVESTRONG.COM provides effective ways to help you make... http://www.livestrong.com/cancer/rss/ en-US http://www.livestrong.com/article/14363-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-chocolate-and-cancer/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:18:51 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14363-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-chocolate-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/545854-electrolyte-imbalance-and-cancer/ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:40:09 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/545854-electrolyte-imbalance-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/541359-dmso-for-treating-cancer/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:26:49 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/541359-dmso-for-treating-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/538065-tryptophan-cancer/ Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:39:11 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/538065-tryptophan-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/536611-how-to-motivate-a-person-with-cancer-to-exercise/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:54:29 -0700 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http://www.livestrong.com/article/525018-cancer-and-lecithin/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/524448-antioxidants-and-cancer-survival/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:55:56 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/524448-antioxidants-and-cancer-survival/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/523118-protein-levels-in-cancer-patients/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:38:54 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/523118-protein-levels-in-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/522963-pregnenolone-safety-cancer/ Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:06:55 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/522963-pregnenolone-safety-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/520827-carnitine-cancer/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:00:58 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/520827-carnitine-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/520430-dmso-and-cancer/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:17:23 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/520430-dmso-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/520156-how-much-salt-for-a-person-with-cancer/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:15:04 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/520156-how-much-salt-for-a-person-with-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/519943-multivitamin-tablets-and-cancer/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:19:29 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/519943-multivitamin-tablets-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/519942-what-nutrients-does-a-cancer-patient-need/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:18:28 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/519942-what-nutrients-does-a-cancer-patient-need/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/515999-anti-cancer-benefits-of-jogging/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:04:04 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/515999-anti-cancer-benefits-of-jogging/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/519538-is-it-safe-to-take-natural-progesterone-after-having-cancer/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:01:04 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/519538-is-it-safe-to-take-natural-progesterone-after-having-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/519244-selenium-cancer/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:51:05 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/519244-selenium-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/518949-alkaline-balance-cancer/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:07:06 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/518949-alkaline-balance-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/518867-cellfood-for-cancer/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:08:06 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/518867-cellfood-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/518618-curry-leaves-cancer/ Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:37:44 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/518618-curry-leaves-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/518445-are-carbohydrates-linked-to-cancer/ Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:49:43 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/518445-are-carbohydrates-linked-to-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/518182-niacin-cancer/ Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:43:44 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/518182-niacin-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/517923-pomegranate-cancer/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:10:59 -0700 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http://www.livestrong.com/article/507364-sodium-benzoate-cancer/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:34:43 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/507364-sodium-benzoate-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/504099-thiamine-cancer/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:04:50 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/504099-thiamine-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/499663-how-does-fiber-affect-cancer/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:26:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/499663-how-does-fiber-affect-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/499410-is-diindolylmethane-safe-for-cancer/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:25:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/499410-is-diindolylmethane-safe-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/499376-how-does-eating-sweets-affect-cancer/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:28:58 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/499376-how-does-eating-sweets-affect-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/499194-guava-cancer/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:52:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/499194-guava-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/497801-boswellia-for-cancer/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:31:27 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/497801-boswellia-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/496780-retinol-cancer/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:22:29 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/496780-retinol-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/496676-riboflavin-and-cancer/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:08:21 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/496676-riboflavin-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/495504-ellagic-acid-cancer-red-raspberries/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:22:17 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/495504-ellagic-acid-cancer-red-raspberries/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/495476-hawaiian-noni-for-cancer/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:45:17 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/495476-hawaiian-noni-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/495438-cancer-recovery-exercises/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:06:18 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/495438-cancer-recovery-exercises/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/495175-selenium-germanium-zinc-cancer/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:05:22 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/495175-selenium-germanium-zinc-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/494740-cancer-and-the-acid-balance-in-the-body/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:28:16 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/494740-cancer-and-the-acid-balance-in-the-body/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/494576-triphala-cancer/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:59:34 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/494576-triphala-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/494314-does-triphala-work-against-cancer/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:29:16 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/494314-does-triphala-work-against-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/494225-dandelion-soup-cancer/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:32:16 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/494225-dandelion-soup-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/494190-broccoli-tomatoes-cancer/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:34:16 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/494190-broccoli-tomatoes-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/494012-diuretics-cancer/ Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:19:16 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/494012-diuretics-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/492988-low-ldl-cancer/ Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:06:18 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/492988-low-ldl-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/491873-cancer-and-hcg/ Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:28:31 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/491873-cancer-and-hcg/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/490553-fulvic-acid-cancer/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:33:34 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/490553-fulvic-acid-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/489653-laetrile-apricots-for-cancer/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:49:35 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/489653-laetrile-apricots-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/489460-graviola-guanabana-and-cancer/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:53:46 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/489460-graviola-guanabana-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/486890-coffee-and-cancer-of-the-pancreas/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:28:12 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/486890-coffee-and-cancer-of-the-pancreas/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/486173-graviola-for-cancer/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:02:18 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/486173-graviola-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/486165-inositol-cancer/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:52:17 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/486165-inositol-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/486046-curcumin-neuroendocrine-cancer/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:48:18 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/486046-curcumin-neuroendocrine-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/484780-cancer-graviola/ Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:10:54 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/484780-cancer-graviola/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/484708-raw-vegetables-and-cancer/ Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:13:55 -0700 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http://www.livestrong.com/article/482140-multivitamins-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/481804-neem-leaf-for-cancer/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:55:24 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/481804-neem-leaf-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/479649-truvia-and-cancer/ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:54:34 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/479649-truvia-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/479493-frankincense-cancer/ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:59:48 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/479493-frankincense-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/479072-lymphoma-cancer-tea/ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:42:36 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/479072-lymphoma-cancer-tea/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/478036-hcg-levels-cancer/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:57:36 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/478036-hcg-levels-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/476864-cordyceps-cancer/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:17:12 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/476864-cordyceps-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/475560-kombucha-cancer/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:27:14 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/475560-kombucha-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/474651-noni-cancer/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:22:14 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/474651-noni-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/474565-ganoderma-cancer/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:52:09 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/474565-ganoderma-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/474292-is-kava-kava-anti-cancer/ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:24:10 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/474292-is-kava-kava-anti-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/473732-iron-cancer/ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:49:12 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/473732-iron-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/473223-zoledronic-acid-cancer/ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:02:12 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/473223-zoledronic-acid-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/472921-red-ginseng-as-an-immune-booster-for-cancer/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:11:13 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/472921-red-ginseng-as-an-immune-booster-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/471739-shitake-mushrooms-cancer/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:00:17 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/471739-shitake-mushrooms-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/471652-ldl-cancer/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:17:26 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/471652-ldl-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/471101-broccoli-carrot-smoothies-for-cancer/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:40:56 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/471101-broccoli-carrot-smoothies-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/468671-curry-powder-and-cancer/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:33:04 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/468671-curry-powder-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/468494-is-gluten-bad-for-people-with-cancer/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:37:05 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/468494-is-gluten-bad-for-people-with-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/468306-high-ldl-and-cancer/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:06:01 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/468306-high-ldl-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/466509-reishi-mushrooms-and-cancer/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:20:46 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/466509-reishi-mushrooms-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/466416-can-coq10-stop-the-progression-of-cancer/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:31:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/466416-can-coq10-stop-the-progression-of-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/466360-fennel-cancer/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:17:56 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/466360-fennel-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/466207-is-coq10-for-cancer/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:19:49 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/466207-is-coq10-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/465680-refined-sugar-cancer/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:53:56 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/465680-refined-sugar-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/465213-astaxanthin-and-cancer/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:22:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/465213-astaxanthin-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/464323-wheatgrass-for-cancer/ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:02:27 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/464323-wheatgrass-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/463756-graviola-tree-cancer/ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:35:23 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/463756-graviola-tree-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/463073-melatonin-cancer/ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:01:25 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/463073-melatonin-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/463002-reishi-mushroom-cancer/ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:11:35 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/463002-reishi-mushroom-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/462545-beta-glucan-cancer/ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:50:26 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/462545-beta-glucan-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/462091-haloperidol-for-cancer-patients/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:38:27 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/462091-haloperidol-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/461071-sucralose-cancer/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:52:49 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/461071-sucralose-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/458855-fenugreek-cancer/ Mon, 30 May 2011 22:40:44 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/458855-fenugreek-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/458725-curcumin-dosage-cancer/ Mon, 30 May 2011 18:37:44 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/458725-curcumin-dosage-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/457493-aloe-for-cancer/ Sat, 28 May 2011 18:48:10 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/457493-aloe-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/457431-flax-hull-lignans-and-cancer/ Sat, 28 May 2011 15:17:10 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/457431-flax-hull-lignans-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/456886-cla-supplement-for-cancer/ Fri, 27 May 2011 17:47:13 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/456886-cla-supplement-for-cancer/
Conjugated linoleic acid, commonly known as CLA, is a fatty acid commonly found in dairy products and meat. CLA also can be brought as a supplement. Studies have shown that CLA may be helpful for certain cancers, although patients with cancer should consult a doctor before starting any supplement program.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/455509-bloodroot-for-cancer/ Fri, 27 May 2011 07:02:14 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/455509-bloodroot-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/455075-important-facts-on-cancer-hydrazine-sulfate/ Thu, 26 May 2011 14:20:13 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/455075-important-facts-on-cancer-hydrazine-sulfate/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/454740-statins-ldl-cancer/ Thu, 26 May 2011 08:29:13 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/454740-statins-ldl-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/454473-laetrile-for-cancer/ Wed, 25 May 2011 21:29:33 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/454473-laetrile-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/454441-garlic-juice-cancer/ Wed, 25 May 2011 20:39:34 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/454441-garlic-juice-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/454309-tumeric-ginger-and-cancer/ Wed, 25 May 2011 17:42:33 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/454309-tumeric-ginger-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/454004-studies-on-capsaicin-cancer/ Wed, 25 May 2011 11:59:34 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/454004-studies-on-capsaicin-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/450582-role-of-curcumin-in-cancer/ Wed, 25 May 2011 00:13:31 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/450582-role-of-curcumin-in-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/450424-capsaicin-and-cancer/ Tue, 24 May 2011 18:40:31 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/450424-capsaicin-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/450168-wolfberry-cancer/ Tue, 24 May 2011 13:41:31 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/450168-wolfberry-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/449714-mangosteen-cancer-benefits/ Tue, 24 May 2011 05:18:32 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/449714-mangosteen-cancer-benefits/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/448470-superfoods-for-cancer/ Sun, 22 May 2011 23:11:43 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/448470-superfoods-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/447460-coq10-cancer/ Sat, 21 May 2011 10:40:47 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/447460-coq10-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/445812-how-does-coq10-help-with-cancer/ Thu, 19 May 2011 02:56:54 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/445812-how-does-coq10-help-with-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/445543-phytoestrogens-and-cancer/ Wed, 18 May 2011 16:46:55 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/445543-phytoestrogens-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/444967-polyphenols-cancer/ Wed, 18 May 2011 07:07:56 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/444967-polyphenols-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/442238-curcumin-against-cancer/ Sat, 14 May 2011 14:19:37 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/442238-curcumin-against-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/438336-exercises-for-rectal-cancer/ Tue, 10 May 2011 11:22:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/438336-exercises-for-rectal-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/439748-antioxidants-for-cancer-patients/ Sun, 08 May 2011 17:28:19 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/439748-antioxidants-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/436999-dosage-of-resveratrol-for-cancer/ Sat, 07 May 2011 07:42:21 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/436999-dosage-of-resveratrol-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/433933-sodium-nitrite-cancer/ Tue, 03 May 2011 13:10:17 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/433933-sodium-nitrite-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/433073-grains-bowel-cancer/ Mon, 02 May 2011 13:19:19 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/433073-grains-bowel-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/429916-resveratrol-dosage-for-cancer/ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:32:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/429916-resveratrol-dosage-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/426220-exercise-precautions-for-cancer-patients/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:15:20 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/426220-exercise-precautions-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/423921-can-probiotics-be-harmful-to-cancer-patients/ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:19:04 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/423921-can-probiotics-be-harmful-to-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/422717-cancer-curcumin/ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:55:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/422717-cancer-curcumin/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/421156-allicin-for-cancer/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:10:51 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/421156-allicin-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/420023-licorice-for-bowel-cancer/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:39:54 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/420023-licorice-for-bowel-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/418652-boswellia-serrata-cancer/ Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:33:44 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/418652-boswellia-serrata-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/416824-does-the-selenium-in-brazil-nuts-help-with-cancer/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:02:50 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/416824-does-the-selenium-in-brazil-nuts-help-with-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/413641-resveratrol-cancer/ Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:31:05 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/413641-resveratrol-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/406858-yoga-for-cancer-patients/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:10:15 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/406858-yoga-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/404623-red-meat-cancer-fact-or-fiction/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:54:49 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/404623-red-meat-cancer-fact-or-fiction/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/403981-cancer-turmeric/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:16:27 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/403981-cancer-turmeric/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/403728-underweight-with-cancer/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:42:30 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/403728-underweight-with-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/401175-diindolylmethane-and-cancer/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:02:23 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/401175-diindolylmethane-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/396694-coq10-for-cancer/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:15:29 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/396694-coq10-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/396415-soy-products-cancer/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:31:48 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/396415-soy-products-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/393513-curcumin-or-turmeric-for-cancer/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:41:23 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/393513-curcumin-or-turmeric-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/373610-what-is-turmeric-used-for-in-cancer/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:08:05 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/373610-what-is-turmeric-used-for-in-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/370419-cancer-copayment-help-for-medicare-patients/ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:12:01 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/370419-cancer-copayment-help-for-medicare-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/365510-how-to-work-as-a-nutritionist-for-cancer/ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:43:55 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/365510-how-to-work-as-a-nutritionist-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/364485-exercises-for-recovering-cancer-patients/ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:37:54 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/364485-exercises-for-recovering-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/361138-soybeans-and-cancer/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:24:10 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/361138-soybeans-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/359050-spirulina-cancer/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:39:45 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/359050-spirulina-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/357955-astragalus-membranaceus-cancers/ Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:29:48 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/357955-astragalus-membranaceus-cancers/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/356136-linseed-oil-for-cancer/ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:00:03 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/356136-linseed-oil-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/355480-stevia-and-cancer/ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:23:04 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/355480-stevia-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/355060-maitake-cancer/ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:03:54 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/355060-maitake-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/354826-neutropenic-precautions-in-cancer-patients/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:52:55 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/354826-neutropenic-precautions-in-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/353400-healing-for-cancer-patients/ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:14:52 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/353400-healing-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/351868-is-astragalus-good-against-cancer/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:31:56 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/351868-is-astragalus-good-against-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/351594-acai-cancer/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:21:50 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/351594-acai-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/350542-lycopene-and-cancer/ Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:08:49 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/350542-lycopene-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/344365-how-to-improve-the-appetite-of-cancer-patients/ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:38:49 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/344365-how-to-improve-the-appetite-of-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/343559-soy-estrogen-cancer/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:49:51 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/343559-soy-estrogen-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/342906-how-to-alkalize-cancer/ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:30:52 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/342906-how-to-alkalize-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/340165-kava-cancer/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:21:49 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/340165-kava-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/339412-broccoli-smoothies-for-cancer/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:03:47 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/339412-broccoli-smoothies-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/335682-the-macrobiotic-approach-to-cancer/ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:54:54 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/335682-the-macrobiotic-approach-to-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/333724-isoflavones-cancer/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:00:52 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/333724-isoflavones-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/330943-appetite-and-cancer-patients/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:58:54 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/330943-appetite-and-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/330113-meal-supplements-for-people-with-gastric-cancer/ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:53:52 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/330113-meal-supplements-for-people-with-gastric-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/329995-probiotics-for-cancer/ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:21:50 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/329995-probiotics-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/325995-astragalus-cancer/ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:43:23 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/325995-astragalus-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/325519-exercises-for-cancer-patients/ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 07:46:09 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/325519-exercises-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/323339-exercises-for-post-cancer-patients/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:04:57 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/323339-exercises-for-post-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/317124-relaxation-exercises-for-cancer-patients/ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:03:11 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/317124-relaxation-exercises-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/314255-caloric-restriction-and-cancer/ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:42:57 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/314255-caloric-restriction-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/311968-rectal-cancer-exercise/ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:09:50 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/311968-rectal-cancer-exercise/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/298946-elevated-alkaline-phosphatase-cancer/ Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:47:53 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/298946-elevated-alkaline-phosphatase-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/298356-how-to-restore-the-appetite-of-cancer-patients/ Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:39:52 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/298356-how-to-restore-the-appetite-of-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/297625-constipation-in-cancer-patients/ Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:56:50 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/297625-constipation-in-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/296176-antioxidents-for-cancer/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:15:11 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/296176-antioxidents-for-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/295412-sodium-nitrate-cancer/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:59:09 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/295412-sodium-nitrate-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/290842-probiotics-to-treat-cancer/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:27:56 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/290842-probiotics-to-treat-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/279577-how-to-combat-lack-of-appetite-in-cancer-patients/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:27:13 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/279577-how-to-combat-lack-of-appetite-in-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/275190-megace-for-cancer-patients/ Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:59:10 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/275190-megace-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/274458-insurance-cancer/ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:28:05 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/274458-insurance-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/270968-supplements-for-cancer-patients/ Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:53:29 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/270968-supplements-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/264906-protein-for-cancer-patients/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:08:51 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/264906-protein-for-cancer-patients/


Protein is especially important for cancer patients because protein is essential for the body to produce tissue and immune cells that can help combat the disease, limit treatment side effects, and stave off infection.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/263879-how-does-lymphoma-cancer-spread/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:18:51 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/263879-how-does-lymphoma-cancer-spread/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/256920-diagnostic-equipment-for-human-cancer/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:37:09 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/256920-diagnostic-equipment-for-human-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/252519-review-of-cancer-councils-spf-30-sunscreen-for-the-face/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:05:02 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/252519-review-of-cancer-councils-spf-30-sunscreen-for-the-face/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/250466-how-to-treat-gum-cancer/ Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:05:58 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/250466-how-to-treat-gum-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/219707-how-does-marijuana-help-cancer-patients/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:46:43 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/219707-how-does-marijuana-help-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/219496-complications-of-spinal-cancer/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:19:41 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/219496-complications-of-spinal-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/218470-what-is-gum-cancer/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:00:23 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/218470-what-is-gum-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/209604-about-upper-esophagus-cancer/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:36:25 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/209604-about-upper-esophagus-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/198482-a-cancerous-growth-on-the-nose/ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:40:46 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/198482-a-cancerous-growth-on-the-nose/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/192848-about-cancer-pain/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:34:39 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/192848-about-cancer-pain/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/190595-how-to-test-for-rectal-cancer/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:08:12 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/190595-how-to-test-for-rectal-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/161318-how-to-fix-meals-for-cancer-patients/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:56:20 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/161318-how-to-fix-meals-for-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/134140-top-5-cancer-clinics/ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/134140-top-5-cancer-clinics/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/133129-about-gum-cancer/ Thu, 27 May 2010 20:29:51 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/133129-about-gum-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/122389-cancer-patient-resources/ Thu, 13 May 2010 13:15:17 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/122389-cancer-patient-resources/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/118403-cancer/ Fri, 07 May 2010 11:51:13 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/118403-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/114941-lymphoma-cancer/ Sat, 01 May 2010 16:03:57 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/114941-lymphoma-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/113697-benefits-coq10-cancer/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:20:47 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/113697-benefits-coq10-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/113621-bowel-cancer-tests/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:59:48 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/113621-bowel-cancer-tests/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/90904-cancer-associations/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:45:33 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/90904-cancer-associations/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/79020-rated-cancer-clinics/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/79020-rated-cancer-clinics/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/73836-cancer-pancreas-diagnosed/ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:52:19 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/73836-cancer-pancreas-diagnosed/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/67811-list-cancer-markers/ Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:34:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/67811-list-cancer-markers/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/50150-antioxidants-lymphoma-cancer/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:28:14 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/50150-antioxidants-lymphoma-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/32022-malignant-mesothelioma-cancer/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:03:06 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/32022-malignant-mesothelioma-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/70588-unusual-cancer/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:37:50 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/70588-unusual-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/69961-cancer/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:51:33 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/69961-cancer/
Cancer cells develop differently from the growth of normal cells because rather than dying when they become damaged or old, they continue growing and form new, abnormal cells. Unlike healthy cells, cancer cells have no boundaries and can grow into other tissues.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says cancer is a general term to describe a wide array of diseases that can strike anywhere in the body. Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/26357-bracelets-cancer/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:06:50 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/26357-bracelets-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/24109-can-pelvic-cancer-cured/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:31:39 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/24109-can-pelvic-cancer-cured/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/23544-donating-hair-cancer-patients/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:52:01 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/23544-donating-hair-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/23479-bowel-cancer/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:02:17 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/23479-bowel-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/23437-cancer-patients/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:48:10 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/23437-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/23033-gastric-cancer/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:52:11 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/23033-gastric-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/22958-cervix-cancer/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:24:57 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/22958-cervix-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/17099-rectal-cancer-hereditary/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:41:57 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/17099-rectal-cancer-hereditary/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/15832-asbestosis-cancer/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:34:15 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/15832-asbestosis-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/15387-three-need-grapes-cancer/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:14:36 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/15387-three-need-grapes-cancer/
Grapes are loaded with flavonoids--healthy plant chemicals that give grapes their deep purple coloring--but the color also signifies their many health benefits. From anti-aging efforts to cancer prevention to reducing our risk of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and high blood pressure, incorporating dark purple grapes into your diet can be one of the easiest ways to make that diet a lot healthier with little effort.

Maximize Your Antioxidants

To get the maximum antioxidant effect from eating grapes, consume the grape in its whole, natural form. The synergy between the hundreds, possibly thousands of different compounds in grapes is essential for these tiny fruits to exert their healthful effects.

What About Grape Juice?

Purple grape juice made from Concord grapes has one of the highest ranges of antioxidants, which can't be said of all juices. Choose pure, concentrated grape juice (without added sugar) as a refreshing and nourishing beverage, keeping in mind that 6 fluid oz. is one serving size.

Research conducted by James Joseph, Ph.D, and other researchers at the Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, found that grape juice significantly improved short-term memory and some neuromotor skills (such as coordination and balance) in preclinical research studies.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/15354-learn-more-cancer/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:21:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/15354-learn-more-cancer/ Where to Start
The Internet can be a convenient way to learn more about cancer, but it's important to begin your search at reputable websites. Remember that anyone can post anything on the Internet. You always want to know the source of the information you are reading to ensure it is trustworthy.
Here is a list of websites that are excellent places to begin your research about cancer online.
Livestrong.org provides a great deal of information for people wanting to learn more about different ways cancer can affect a person's life--the physical, the emotional and the practical. There is also a tool dedicated to helping patients with cancer treatment decisions.
Cancer.org is the site of the American Cancer Society. From the homepage you can click on the "choose a cancer topic" link to access information on numerous cancer topics, including information on specific types of cancer. There is also a link to books about cancer that you can print and take to your local library.
Cancer.gov is the site of the National Cancer Institute. The homepage links to information about common cancer types, childhood cancers and women's cancers, a general overview of cancer as well as information about clinical trials.
Be wary of websites that require you to log in and provide a lot of personal information in order to read the content. Sometimes it's more difficult on the Internet to determine when the information was written. Reputable websites usually include a date when the information was written or last reviewed by an expert in the field.
If you don't want to use the Internet, you can visit your local library and ask a librarian to help you find reliable books about cancer or on more specific topics like a type of cancer or type of cancer treatment. Some hospitals have health libraries where the staff will do the research for you and provide copies of the information they gather.
Let Your Doctor be Your Research Partner
Before you begin to research about cancer, ask your doctor for your exact diagnosis. Find out the stage of your cancer diagnosis. Have your doctor write down basic information to help you begin your research. Ask your doctor to recommend websites or books that can give you a general overview of your cancer or any other information relating to your treatment that you would like know.
Try not to rely just on your research to answer all your questions--your doctor is there to help answer your questions as well. When you research about cancer, it's not only about finding answers but also about finding the right questions to ask your doctor. Also, you want to make the most of your time with your doctor, so bring a list of questions or the few most important pieces of research you collected to your appointment.
If you bring something you learned through your research, like a possible treatment alternative, to your doctor and he disagrees with it, you can ask him to explain why. If you still think that it is something important you want to pursue, get a second opinion from another doctor.
Research May Affect You Emotionally
Sometimes during your research you may come across an unpleasant statistic or a possible side effect from your treatment that you weren't aware of. Remember that everyone's experience with cancer is unique and there's no research study or article that will be able to predict what your experience with cancer will be like.
Researching can become a compulsive habit when you feel the need to constantly be reading, talking and hearing about cancer. It can get overwhelming. Set aside a certain amount of time each day to research or have trusted family members or friends do some research for you. But remember to also take time to participate in activities you enjoy and that can help you cope emotionally with your cancer diagnosis. If you feel you are being overwhelmed with information and are unable to think clearly, a counselor or social worker may be able to help you process the information you have found. LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare, at (866) 235-7205, can connect you with counselors at no charge. These counselors can assist you in coping with your diagnosis and treatment decisions.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14918-clinical-trials-for-people-with-cancer/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:12:23 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14918-clinical-trials-for-people-with-cancer/ What Are Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are research projects to develop new and innovative ways to improve the health of cancer patients. Medical researchers use clinical trials to test things like new drugs or new ways to screen for cancer. If you qualify based on the criteria set by the clinical trial, you may chose to participate and receive a new drug or treatment that might be better than what is currently available or be just as good but with fewer side effects.
People who participate in clinical trials help researches determine whether a new drug or medical device is effective. If found effective, these new treatments can become widely used and improve the lives of millions of cancer patients.
For a more detailed explanation of clinical trials, visit the National Cancer Institute's website and look up information on clinical trials (cancer.gov).
Who Is Eligible?
Some people choose to participate in a clinical trial because they aren't responding to the treatments currently available. Other people are worried about side effects of a current treatment and want to try a new way to treat their cancer that may have fewer long-term side effects. Most people that participate in clinical trials are hoping to take advantage of the latest treatments or medical devices available.
When conducting a clinical trial, researchers generally look for certain characteristics that each participant must have. The selection criteria for a clinical trial may be based on age, type of cancer, stage of cancer or medical history. This means that not everyone who wants to participate will qualify to participate. It is important that researchers limit the people who participate by certain qualifications to ensure the results are as accurate as possible.
Cost may also be a factor in whether or not a person can participate in a clinical trial. Many of the costs may be covered by the clinical trial itself, but some costs associated with routine care may not be covered. In addition, some health plans do not cover any costs associated with participating in clinical trials. Before participating in a clinical trial, it is always important to understand the costs and to find out what, if anything, you will be financially responsible for.
How to Find Clinical Trials
You can ask your physician for a list of clinical trials that are available to treat your medical condition.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation's LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare program offers a free and confidential Clinical Trial Matching service (livestrong.org). You can also speak to a LIVESTRONG Clinical Trial Specialist toll-free at (800) 620-6167. They are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (except holidays).
Even though you may qualify for a clinical trial, it may not be in your best interest to participate. Only you, together with your health care provider, can ultimately decide what's best for you.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/15333-need-escarole-dark-leafy-greens/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:10:08 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/15333-need-escarole-dark-leafy-greens/


Antioxidants and Beta-Carotene



Like the other leafy greens, escarole contains a host of healthy plant chemicals that exert anti-oxidizing and powerfully health-promoting effects on the body. Vitamins A, C and K are extremely high in the nutrient profile of dark leafy greens. In 1 cup of cooked dark leafy greens, you'll get over 600 percent of your daily value of vitamin K, over 150 percent of your daily value of vitamin A, and 65 percent of your daily value of vitamin C. These antioxidant-packed greens are essential for optimum health and cancer prevention.



Folate



Several studies have indicated that diets rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as those rich in the nutrient folate, protect against colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer. The daily requirement for folate is 400 micrograms per day. This level of intake can easily be reached by eating about 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day--focusing on dark leafy greens along with fresh fruits, such as papayas and raspberries, and a selection of beans.



Cooking with Escarole



Here is a great recipe using escarole that is simple, easy and cost-effective. It serves four people.



Ingredients:

• 2 lemons

• 1 tbsp. olive oil

• 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 2 heads escarole (2 pounds total), cored, trimmed, and coarsely chopped

• 4 boneless, skinless cod fillets (6 ounces each)

Coarse salt and ground pepper



Thinly slice off both ends of one lemon. Cut into eight thin slices. From the remaining lemon, squeeze 1 to 2 tbsp. of juice into a bowl.

In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (6 to 8 minutes).



(The recipe can be found at Marthastewart.com.)]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14848-b-is-for-beating-cancer/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:12:32 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14848-b-is-for-beating-cancer/
How does this work? One of the "mechanisms of action" is the anti-inflammatory ability of the "B"s to turn down the genes and proteins associated with the inflammatory process. For example, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are both reduced in diets rich in these highly concentrated polyphenolic foods. In addition, they inhibit numerous cellular processes associated with the progression of cancer, from new blood-vessel formation to the growth, repair and proliferation of precancerous and cancerous cells and tumors.

Incorporate 1/2 to 1 cup of each of the "B' foods into your diet at least three times a week (but up to 7 days a week for optimal protection). Buy frozen berries and keep them on hand for fruit smoothies. Roast beets once a week and keep them in the refrigerator for easy snacking. Drizzle them with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper and add them to salads.

Brussels sprouts and broccoli are part of the "cruciferous" vegetable family; their relatives are cabbage and cauliflower. The key cancer-preventing compound in Brussels sprouts is sulphoraphane, a chemical that induces Phase 2 enzymes--which are important in detoxifiying carcinogens, especially those found in tobacco smoke. Economically speaking, these foods provide a very inexpensive, easy way to incorporate important cancer-preventing foods into your diet.

Buy frozen Brussels sprouts and drizzle them with olive oil and kosher salt, then add crushed garlic. Roast them in the oven. They will become caramelized and delicious; even if you're not a fan of Brussels sprouts, you'll find it worth a try. The other cruciferous vegetables can be prepared in the same way.

Other "B" foods for beating cancer include black beans, bell peppers, basil and barley.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14638-carbohydrates-and-cancer/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:15:30 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14638-carbohydrates-and-cancer/
Sugar From Fruits Versus M&M's

It's important to realize that while some whole foods such as carrots and bananas naturally contain higher amounts of sugar than say cantaloupe or grapefruit, it is important to make the distinction between healthy fruits and vegetables that contain natural sugars and highly processed foods that contain added refined sugar. The difference is that fruits and vegetables also contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and hundreds of cancer-preventing phytochemicals. Especially fiber, which helps the body to digest whole foods at a slower rate than it would from a processed food (white bread, candy bar). So yes, while your body recognizes an influx of dietary carbohydrates--from a piece of fruit or a handful of M&M's--the same way, it will release insulin more quickly (or slowly) depending upon the source of carbohydrates. In addition, the body will use the healthful components of whole foods (good-quality carbohydrates) to prevent disease and promote health.

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)

One of the recommendations from the AICR is to "Avoid sugary drinks and limit consumption of energy-dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar, low in fiber and high in fat). Energy-dense foods tend to be processed and contain added sugar and fat to improve the taste and texture. And ounce for ounce, they provide more energy in the form of calories.

The AICR also reports that regularly consuming sugary drinks contributes to weight gain. We're able to drink large, or "super-sized" portions of soft drinks and flavored drinks, yet don't feel full. Including one serving of fruit juice in your diet each day accounts for one serving of fruits or vegetables. However, drinking too much fruit juice can also lead to weight gain. With this in mind, it's better to get your carbohydrates from eating a whole apple instead of a glass of apple juice.

Go for the Grains

By virtue of eating healthful foods and consuming foods that pack the greatest nutritional value, there is little room for consumption of highly refined and processed foods that have added sugar. To get the best sources of carbohydrates into your diet, include whole grain products such as brown rice, barley and whole grain breads and crackers. Check out the whole grain stamp to help you choose the best whole grain products at your grocery store: http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/

Love Legumes

Beans are another great source of carbohydrates in addition to being a good source of protein. Include chickpeas, black beans, tofu and kidney beans in your diet. In addition to carbohydrates and protein, you will get a healthy dose of fiber and a substantial helping of antioxidants. All of these foods provide cancer-fighting nutrients and are healthful alternatives.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/12491-battling-cancer-one-bracelet-time/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/12491-battling-cancer-one-bracelet-time/
It wasn't long before Grella felt the need to share her strength with other people. "The camaraderie that revolved around a simple band empowered me and allowed me to empower others," she said.

Her cancer also meant facing radiation and chemotherapy twice in two years. She described the spousal and family support that kept her strong. "things like watching silly movies, waking up looking like my Dalmatian and silly antics that Gabrielle [Rebecca's wife] did, got me through the lows of chemotherapy," she said. They also created a "shopping Friday" where they would go to the mall and buy fun clothing after chemotherapy. "Unfortunately, the insurance did not cover our shopping sprees," Grella said.

When she began chemotherapy, she decided to give each of her high school students LIVESTRONG bands. "I saw the flood of yellow bands across the globe when I visited Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the U.K. They were like spectators cheering you on in a race," she said. "When I saw those bracelets I felt like I was not alone, but had a crowd pushing me from behind. I felt like I was chasing the yellow jersey."

They talked openly about hope, fear and empowerment. "Lance's vision of empowerment was in that band and I embodied it," Grella said. She wore her own bracelet for a year. She also carried around several that she gave to people in treatment rooms.

Just a few months ago, she gave her last bracelet away. It was hers; the one she wore during her battle with cancer.



Her recovery has made it possible for her to take on new things in life. She recently started training for the New York City Marathon and is finishing her PhD in biology. Most importantly, she feels like she's living a stronger, happier life. "I live in the moment, I enjoy everything. I experience frustrations just like everyone else, but I don't sweat the small stuff," she said.

Each day, she writes more, runs more, trains more and works to find peace. She also reaches out to the LIVESTRONG community.

"I feel that the day-to-day interaction I have with community members on LIVESTRONG makes me capable of climbing any mountain and surpassing any obstacle in my path," she said.

"Don't let darkness in. Fear is in your head. If you can clear your mind of fear you can actually find peace in the process," Grella said, about the advice she would give others facing difficulties in their lives.

She described her therapist who used to speak of the peace that can be found in cancer. Although she didn't understand then, she now urges other to do the same. "The biggest peace is the peace we get to give back to others who need our help. When you truly LIVESTRONG there is peace?to LIVESTRONG is to LIVE PEACE."


Visit Rebecca's profile.

What do you Dare To do? Share your story.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/video/3694-urethral-cancer-health-byte/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:15:18 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/video/3694-urethral-cancer-health-byte/
Urethral cancer is found in the urethra which is a tube that goes from the bladder to the outside to empty it. It can occur in men and women, but most commonly in men. There are three main types found in the three cells; the transitional cells, adino cells, and squamous cells. Learn more about this condition in this video.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14363-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-chocolate-and-cancer/ Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14363-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-chocolate-and-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/9577-need-unusual-cancers-childhood/ Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/9577-need-unusual-cancers-childhood/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/9765-need-vulva-cancer/ Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/9765-need-vulva-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/9758-need-adenocarcinoma-cancer/ Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/9758-need-adenocarcinoma-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/video/1781-transitional-cell-cancer-health-byte/ Wed, 07 May 2008 05:11:19 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/video/1781-transitional-cell-cancer-health-byte/
Transitional cell cancer can be deadly. Learn about the different causes of, symptoms of, and treatments for transitional cell cancer in this video.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/9223-need-cancer-elderly/ Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/9223-need-cancer-elderly/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/5979-need-cancer-patients/ Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/5979-need-cancer-patients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/5981-stress-cancer/ Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/5981-stress-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/5640-need-appendix-cancer/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/5640-need-appendix-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/5696-need-hypopharyngeal-cancer/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/5696-need-hypopharyngeal-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/4914-need-rectal-cancer/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/4914-need-rectal-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/4749-need-cancer-broccoli/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/4749-need-cancer-broccoli/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/4750-need-cancer-blueberries/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/4750-need-cancer-blueberries/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/4228-need-oropharyngeal-cancer/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/4228-need-oropharyngeal-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/4451-need-lycopene-cancer/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/4451-need-lycopene-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/3738-need-metastatic-squamous-neck-cancer/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/3738-need-metastatic-squamous-neck-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/2904-facts-urethral-cancer/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/2904-facts-urethral-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/3083-facts-selenium-cancer/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/3083-facts-selenium-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/2853-facts-parathyroid-cancer/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/2853-facts-parathyroid-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/2871-facts-gastric-cancer/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/2871-facts-gastric-cancer/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/14470-employment-law-and-cancer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14470-employment-law-and-cancer/ Where can I find out more about employment law and cancer?
For more information about employment law and cancer, including suggestions for taking action and a list of resources, visit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Why is knowing about employment law and cancer important to people affected by cancer?
There are many federal and state laws that cover employees and their benefits, including sick leave, health insurance and the rights of people with disabilities. Although there have been major gains in the passage of employment laws to protect people with disabilities, survivors may have concerns about being treated differently in the workplace after disclosing a cancer diagnosis.

What do I need to know about employment law and cancer?
If you do decide to tell your employer about your cancer diagnosis in order to use benefits or request a reasonable accommodation, your employer has the right to ask for documentation of your condition, such as a letter from your doctor or a completed medical certification form. However, once you tell your employer about your health condition, your disability cannot be used against you. An example might be if the employer decides to limit your job duties based on someone else's belief (not your belief) that the change is best for your health.

The law requires that any health information you give to your employer must be treated as confidential (private) with limited exceptions. One of the exceptions is that the employer can provide information to supervisors and managers if it is necessary for creating an accommodation. Remember, any information that you share with your co-workers is not protected.

Careful planning before sharing personal health information with the employer may be wise. For example, before you discuss your health situation with your employer, consider:
• When, how and what to tell your employer
• Specific information you do and do not want to share
• Your employer's possible reactions and your response
• Questions your employer may ask and how you want to respond
• Whether you want a "witness" with you when you have this discussion
• Whether you want someone else, such as your union representative, to talk to your employer for you

Decisions about disclosure and other employment matters will be unique to each survivor. Although understanding employment laws can be somewhat challenging, it is worth spending the time and energy to become familiar with how these laws may apply to your situation. If you have questions, contact your employer's human resource department, the federal and state agencies that cover employment laws or an attorney who specializes in this area.

What steps should I take to address employment law and cancer?
If you believe that you are in need of protection that is provided by an employment law, there may be a number of ways to address your concerns. For example, you may be able to work with your employer to have reasonable accommodation(s) made at work so you can keep your current job. Your employer may also be willing to help you maintain health and disability benefits as you go through treatment and your recovery process.

Depending on your situation, you may decide that a new job with the same employer or with a new employer would be the best solution. In some situations it may even be necessary for you to take legal action. Each individual will have unique needs and preferences for solutions that are best for his or her specific situation.



]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/15333-need-escarole-dark-leafy-greens/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/15333-need-escarole-dark-leafy-greens/
Antioxidants and Beta-Carotene

Like the other leafy greens, escarole contains a host of healthy plant chemicals that exert anti-oxidizing and powerfully health-promoting effects on the body. Vitamins A, C and K are extremely high in the nutrient profile of dark leafy greens. In 1 cup of cooked dark leafy greens, you'll get over 600 percent of your daily value of vitamin K, over 150 percent of your daily value of vitamin A, and 65 percent of your daily value of vitamin C. These antioxidant-packed greens are essential for optimum health and cancer prevention.

Folate

Several studies have indicated that diets rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as those rich in the nutrient folate, protect against colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer. The daily requirement for folate is 400 micrograms per day. This level of intake can easily be reached by eating about 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day--focusing on dark leafy greens along with fresh fruits, such as papayas and raspberries, and a selection of beans.

Cooking with Escarole

Here is a great recipe using escarole that is simple, easy and cost-effective. It serves four people.

Ingredients:
• 2 lemons
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 heads escarole (2 pounds total), cored, trimmed, and coarsely chopped
• 4 boneless, skinless cod fillets (6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Thinly slice off both ends of one lemon. Cut into eight thin slices. From the remaining lemon, squeeze 1 to 2 tbsp. of juice into a bowl.
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (6 to 8 minutes).

(The recipe can be found at Marthastewart.com.)]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/15387-three-need-grapes-cancer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/15387-three-need-grapes-cancer/
Grapes are loaded with flavonoids--healthy plant chemicals that give grapes their deep purple coloring--but the color also signifies their many health benefits. From anti-aging efforts to cancer prevention to reducing our risk of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and high blood pressure, incorporating dark purple grapes into your diet can be one of the easiest ways to make that diet a lot healthier with little effort.

Maximize Your Antioxidants

To get the maximum antioxidant effect from eating grapes, consume the grape in its whole, natural form. The synergy between the hundreds, possibly thousands of different compounds in grapes is essential for these tiny fruits to exert their healthful effects.

What About Grape Juice?

Purple grape juice made from Concord grapes has one of the highest ranges of antioxidants, which can't be said of all juices. Choose pure, concentrated grape juice (without added sugar) as a refreshing and nourishing beverage, keeping in mind that 6 fluid oz. is one serving size.

Research conducted by James Joseph, Ph.D, and other researchers at the Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, found that grape juice significantly improved short-term memory and some neuromotor skills (such as coordination and balance) in preclinical research studies.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/15354-learn-more-cancer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/15354-learn-more-cancer/ Where to Start
The Internet can be a convenient way to learn more about cancer, but it's important to begin your search at reputable websites. Remember that anyone can post anything on the Internet. You always want to know the source of the information you are reading to ensure it is trustworthy.
Here is a list of websites that are excellent places to begin your research about cancer online.
Livestrong.org provides a great deal of information for people wanting to learn more about different ways cancer can affect a person's life--the physical, the emotional and the practical. There is also a tool dedicated to helping patients with cancer treatment decisions.
Cancer.org is the site of the American Cancer Society. From the homepage you can click on the "choose a cancer topic" link to access information on numerous cancer topics, including information on specific types of cancer. There is also a link to books about cancer that you can print and take to your local library.
Cancer.gov is the site of the National Cancer Institute. The homepage links to information about common cancer types, childhood cancers and women's cancers, a general overview of cancer as well as information about clinical trials.
Be wary of websites that require you to log in and provide a lot of personal information in order to read the content. Sometimes it's more difficult on the Internet to determine when the information was written. Reputable websites usually include a date when the information was written or last reviewed by an expert in the field.
If you don't want to use the Internet, you can visit your local library and ask a librarian to help you find reliable books about cancer or on more specific topics like a type of cancer or type of cancer treatment. Some hospitals have health libraries where the staff will do the research for you and provide copies of the information they gather.
Let Your Doctor be Your Research Partner
Before you begin to research about cancer, ask your doctor for your exact diagnosis. Find out the stage of your cancer diagnosis. Have your doctor write down basic information to help you begin your research. Ask your doctor to recommend websites or books that can give you a general overview of your cancer or any other information relating to your treatment that you would like know.
Try not to rely just on your research to answer all your questions--your doctor is there to help answer your questions as well. When you research about cancer, it's not only about finding answers but also about finding the right questions to ask your doctor. Also, you want to make the most of your time with your doctor, so bring a list of questions or the few most important pieces of research you collected to your appointment.
If you bring something you learned through your research, like a possible treatment alternative, to your doctor and he disagrees with it, you can ask him to explain why. If you still think that it is something important you want to pursue, get a second opinion from another doctor.
Research May Affect You Emotionally
Sometimes during your research you may come across an unpleasant statistic or a possible side effect from your treatment that you weren't aware of. Remember that everyone's experience with cancer is unique and there's no research study or article that will be able to predict what your experience with cancer will be like.
Researching can become a compulsive habit when you feel the need to constantly be reading, talking and hearing about cancer. It can get overwhelming. Set aside a certain amount of time each day to research or have trusted family members or friends do some research for you. But remember to also take time to participate in activities you enjoy and that can help you cope emotionally with your cancer diagnosis. If you feel you are being overwhelmed with information and are unable to think clearly, a counselor or social worker may be able to help you process the information you have found. LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare, at (866) 235-7205, can connect you with counselors at no charge. These counselors can assist you in coping with your diagnosis and treatment decisions.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14507-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-cranberries-and-cancer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14507-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-cranberries-and-cancer/
Cancer Fighters
Cranberries are an abundant source of proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid, plant chemicals that have been shown to interfere with the development of cancer.

In the Genes
The benefits of cranberries in the prevention of cancer is well documented–and for good reason. Think about what it takes for a tumor to grow and progress. Two factors are inflammation and new blood vessel formation (also called “angiogenesis”). The combination of plant chemicals and the synergy of nutrients within the cranberry provide anti-inflammatory benefits essential to preventing the progression of cancer. The cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) gene is associated with inflammation and is found in high concentrations within a tumor or precancerous lesion (such as a colorectal polyps). This gene is turned off, or “down-regulated,” by the components in cranberries. Turning down the expression of COX-2 is beneficial and has proven to be an important mechanism of cancer prevention. Also, it is important to inhibit genes associated with new blood vessel formation. One of these genes is called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). When it is expressed, it increases blood flow to the tumor, providing the nutrients and oxygen that the tumor needs to thrive and survive. Cranberries turn down the expression of this gene, thereby cutting off blood flow that the tumor requires to grow and progress.

Cranberry Nutrition Data
In a perfect world, it would be best to eat raw cranberries--with only 41 calories per handful (compared to 120 calories for a handful of sweetened, dried cranberries) and 25% of our daily requirement for vitamin C (the dried, sweetened variety has barely any vitamin C left after processing). These fiber-filled berries are perfect in their natural form. However, I don’t know many people who can eat raw cranberries or drink unsweetened juice. If you’ve tried them, you know that they are very tart and can be difficult to consume without some sweetener added. Healthy (and better tasting) options for consuming these cancer-fighting berries include adding sweetner or drinking cranberry juice cocktail fortified with vitamin C (providing over 170% of the daily requirement for Vitamin C).]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14475-important-records-cancer-survivors-should-keep/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14475-important-records-cancer-survivors-should-keep/ Where can I find out more about keeping survivor records?
For more information about keeping records important, including suggestions for taking action and a list of resources, visit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Why is knowing about keeping survivor records important to being affected by cancer?
As a survivor, you may have a lot of paperwork in your life. You might think that keeping and organizing this information is too time consuming or even unnecessary. Yet, having copies of important documents such as employment records, insurance policies, medical reports, receipts, invoices, tax records and financial statements will probably be of great benefit to you.

For example, some of this information is required at tax time, and it is also likely to be needed during the process of applying for medical benefits. In addition, these records can also help you to keep track of your medical progress.

What do I need to know about keeping survivor records?
Although you might not welcome the idea of dealing with paperwork and record keeping, keep in mind that you do not have to do everything all at once. If you do not feel well enough to find and organize your records by yourself right now, ask someone you trust to help you. In the end, the planning and organizing that will go into your record keeping process will make life easier for you and your loved ones.

A review of the records you already have is a good starting place. You will most likely want to get copies of the documents you do not have. That way, you or a trusted family member or friend will be able to quickly access the information that is needed, especially in case of an emergency.

Records that are likely to be important to survivors include:
• Employment benefit records
• Insurance policies
• MIB reports
• Social Security benefit records
• Health records
• Credit reports
• Personal financial records
• Advance care directives
• Will and living trust
• Other important documents

What steps should I take to address keeping survivor records?
Making the effort to collect important records and information now can actually save you a lot of time, stress and even expense in the future. If this task seems overwhelming, you may want to ask trusted people in your life to help you get what you need. Organized records will help you or others to quickly locate the information when it is needed.


]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/12715-lifestyle-changes-improve-health-wellbeing/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/12715-lifestyle-changes-improve-health-wellbeing/
The National Cancer Institute estimates that there were over 10.8 million cancer survivors living in the United States in 2004 (the most recent data from the American Cancer Society "Facts and Figures 2008"). That number had more than tripled since the 1970’s when there were only 3 million Americans who had survived cancer. This increase is fueled by better treatment strategies, early detection and prevention programs (such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and vaccines) and successful smoking cessation programs.

Changes in Behavior

In the first population-based study to investigate changes in health-related behaviors up to two years following cancer diagnosis, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center conducted a survey among more than 350 cancer patients in Washington State. The survey found that more than 65 percent of adult cancer patients made one or more health-related lifestyle changes in response to their cancer diagnosis.

Patients report that they made major changes in diet, physical activity or the use of dietary supplements to cope with cancer or reduce the risk of cancer returning or spreading. Almost all of the patients overwhelmingly believed that these changes -- whether a healthier diet or increased exercise or supplement use -- improved their health and well-being.

Diet, Supplements, and Exercise

50 percent of those surveyed started taking new supplements (most commonly, multivitamins or vitamin E), 40 percent made dietary changes (which usually meant eating more fruits and vegetables), and 20 percent started a new physical activity regime (most commonly, aerobic exercise). Two-thirds of the patients reported making at least one such behavior change in the previous year, a quarter of those surveyed reported making two changes and nearly 10 percent made improvements in all three areas.

Consistent with Cancer Prevention Guidelines

Most of these changes were healthful and consistent with national cancer-prevention guidelines, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, increasing whole grains and consuming less fat. Other changes, such as supplementation with vitamin C, garlic or echinacea, were also reported. However the use of dietary supplementation is still controversial. Emerging evidence emphasizes the consumption of whole foods instead of supplementing with isolated dietary compounds to maximize health benefits while preventing the risk of disease and minimizing toxicity. It has been proposed that the disease fighting and anticancer potential of whole foods may be due to a synergistic activity among different phytochemicals contained in fruits and vegetables.

Take Action

Start some form of exercise regime – whether it’s walking three times per week for 15 minutes or engaging in aerobic activity most days of the week. The current recommendation is to exercise 30 minutes per day “most days of the week."

Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals and use healthy dietary fats. Read labels and choose foods that are high in fiber and low in sugar. When choosing breads and cereals, make sure that the first ingredient reads, "whole grain." Avoid packaged, refined foods that contain high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils. Finally, choose a daily multivitamin to be certain that you meet your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals above and beyond the foods that you consume.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14918-clinical-trials-for-people-with-cancer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14918-clinical-trials-for-people-with-cancer/ What Are Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are research projects to develop new and innovative ways to improve the health of cancer patients. Medical researchers use clinical trials to test things like new drugs or new ways to screen for cancer. If you qualify based on the criteria set by the clinical trial, you may chose to participate and receive a new drug or treatment that might be better than what is currently available or be just as good but with fewer side effects.
People who participate in clinical trials help researches determine whether a new drug or medical device is effective. If found effective, these new treatments can become widely used and improve the lives of millions of cancer patients.
For a more detailed explanation of clinical trials, visit the National Cancer Institute's website and look up information on clinical trials (cancer.gov).
Who Is Eligible?
Some people choose to participate in a clinical trial because they aren't responding to the treatments currently available. Other people are worried about side effects of a current treatment and want to try a new way to treat their cancer that may have fewer long-term side effects. Most people that participate in clinical trials are hoping to take advantage of the latest treatments or medical devices available.
When conducting a clinical trial, researchers generally look for certain characteristics that each participant must have. The selection criteria for a clinical trial may be based on age, type of cancer, stage of cancer or medical history. This means that not everyone who wants to participate will qualify to participate. It is important that researchers limit the people who participate by certain qualifications to ensure the results are as accurate as possible.
Cost may also be a factor in whether or not a person can participate in a clinical trial. Many of the costs may be covered by the clinical trial itself, but some costs associated with routine care may not be covered. In addition, some health plans do not cover any costs associated with participating in clinical trials. Before participating in a clinical trial, it is always important to understand the costs and to find out what, if anything, you will be financially responsible for.
How to Find Clinical Trials
You can ask your physician for a list of clinical trials that are available to treat your medical condition.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation's LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare program offers a free and confidential Clinical Trial Matching service (livestrong.org). You can also speak to a LIVESTRONG Clinical Trial Specialist toll-free at (800) 620-6167. They are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (except holidays).
Even though you may qualify for a clinical trial, it may not be in your best interest to participate. Only you, together with your health care provider, can ultimately decide what's best for you.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14848-b-is-for-beating-cancer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14848-b-is-for-beating-cancer/
How does this work? One of the "mechanisms of action" is the anti-inflammatory ability of the "B"s to turn down the genes and proteins associated with the inflammatory process. For example, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are both reduced in diets rich in these highly concentrated polyphenolic foods. In addition, they inhibit numerous cellular processes associated with the progression of cancer, from new blood-vessel formation to the growth, repair and proliferation of precancerous and cancerous cells and tumors.

Incorporate 1/2 to 1 cup of each of the "B' foods into your diet at least three times a week (but up to 7 days a week for optimal protection). Buy frozen berries and keep them on hand for fruit smoothies. Roast beets once a week and keep them in the refrigerator for easy snacking. Drizzle them with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper and add them to salads.

Brussels sprouts and broccoli are part of the "cruciferous" vegetable family; their relatives are cabbage and cauliflower. The key cancer-preventing compound in Brussels sprouts is sulphoraphane, a chemical that induces Phase 2 enzymes--which are important in detoxifiying carcinogens, especially those found in tobacco smoke. Economically speaking, these foods provide a very inexpensive, easy way to incorporate important cancer-preventing foods into your diet.

Buy frozen Brussels sprouts and drizzle them with olive oil and kosher salt, then add crushed garlic. Roast them in the oven. They will become caramelized and delicious; even if you're not a fan of Brussels sprouts, you'll find it worth a try. The other cruciferous vegetables can be prepared in the same way.

Other "B" foods for beating cancer include black beans, bell peppers, basil and barley.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14414-communicating-with-your-partner-about-cancer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14414-communicating-with-your-partner-about-cancer/ Where can I find out more about communicating with my partner?
For more information about communicating with your partner, including suggestions for taking action and a list of resources, visit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Why is knowing about communicating with your partner important to people affected by cancer?
Partners are usually the primary source of support for individuals facing cancer. Relationships having poor communication may mean low levels of support for both the survivor and the partner.

What do I need to know about communicating with your partner?
While cancer can negatively affect the emotional well-being of survivors, it also can negatively affect partners. Some partners actually experience more emotional distress than survivors. Just as survivors can experience emotions such as fear, anger and guilt, their partners can experience them too. Stress is also common for both survivors and their partners.

A decline in the survivor’s physical or emotional status may create a “cycle of distress” for the couple in which one person’s distress makes the other’s distress worse. High levels of emotional distress are likely to strain the couple’s relationship. Good communication may be the most effective strategy for breaking this cycle and may improve both members’ quality of life.

Some ways survivors and partners can both benefit from good communication include:
• Receive emotional support
• Offer emotional support
• Receive help with decision-making
• Receive advice and encouragement
• Learn alternative ways of viewing stressful or difficult situations
• Clarify misunderstandings
• Receive help communicating with the health care team and following their recommendations
• Learn new coping strategies
• Receive support for healthy behaviors (eating properly, smoking cessation, physical activity)
• Plan for the future (includes caring for children, having children after cancer, financial considerations)
• Discuss ways to solve problems with changing roles and responsibilities in the relationship
• Inform partner of survivor’s wishes in case the survivor is unable to communicate these wishes in the future
• Resolve problems regarding changes to sexual relations and expressions of intimacy
• Assist with adjusting to the cancer experience, which will promote emotional well-being
• Maintain the quality of the relationship
• Use the cancer experience to enrich and strengthen the relationship

Overall, partners can play a large role in survivors’ emotional response to the disease and life after treatment. Research shows that survivors who feel they have more support from their partners are more likely to focus on positive aspects of their cancer experience, which may improve their quality of life.

What steps should I take to address communicating with your partner?
Survivors may encounter situations in which it is difficult to communicate with their partners. During times of stress, effective and healthy communication is often a challenge for couples. This can be especially difficult if there were problems with communication before the cancer diagnosis.

If communication between you and your partner is not what you would like, you may need to work actively on communicating better with your partner, either together or with the help of a counselor. Signs that it is time to work on better communication include:
• You and your partner have frequent misunderstandings.
• You or your partner frequently withdraw or avoid talking.
• You or your partner frequently use criticism, sarcasm or name-calling.
• You find yourself frequently not sharing information with your partner.
• You and your partner frequently disagree over the same issues.
• You or your partner has sexual problems, and other expressions of love and affection (talking, touching and sharing) happen less often.
• You find yourself frequently confiding in others instead of your partner.
• You feel unable to ask your partner for help or support.
• You find that the support you receive from your partner is unhelpful.
• You feel hurt emotionally by your partner.
If ever you or your partner responds with physical aggression, seek immediate professional assistance.

]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14466-the-emotions-surrounding-cancer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14466-the-emotions-surrounding-cancer/ Where can I find out more about emotions of cancer?
For more information about emotions of cancer, including suggestions for taking action and a list of resources, visit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Why is knowing about the emotions of cancer important to people affected by cancer?
Living with cancer is an experience that can affect every aspect of your life. Not only is your body affected, but also your mind and your spirit. You may experience many emotional reactions to all of these changes. When cancer treatment ends, the emotional effects may continue or new emotions may surface.

What do I need to know about emotions of cancer?
There is no “standard” emotional response to cancer survivorship. Each survivor is different, as is each experience. Most likely you will experience a mix of emotional reactions, some of which may even be positive. For example, you might feel satisfaction in deepening personal relationships or confidence in finding strengths within you.

On the other hand, some of your emotional reactions might be uncomfortable or confusing, and at times you may feel overwhelmed by conflicting feelings. If this is how you feel during your journey through cancer, you are not alone. Many cancer survivors say that managing their feelings can be just as difficult as dealing with their medical issues.

Changes in emotions or mood are common throughout the cancer experience. For example, at diagnosis, you may have felt afraid, sad and worried. Perhaps you felt more confident after you decided on a treatment plan. During treatment, you might have had many changes in your mood. Many cancer survivors describe the treatment time as an emotional roller coaster—some days are “up” while other days are “down.”

After treatment ends, many survivors are surprised to find that they continue to have changes in their emotions or mood. For some, completing active treatment brings a time of great emotional distress. Many survivors describe the time after treatment as one of the most emotional—and unusual—periods of their lives. You may have similar reactions as you adjust to life after cancer treatment. Understanding what some of these emotions are can help you manage them and feel confident about survivorship.

What steps should I take to address emotions of cancer?
Paying attention to your feelings, especially uncomfortable feelings, can be hard when you and others may have wanted and expected to just get on with life. Yet paying attention to your emotional reactions after treatment has ended is important for many reasons.

Expressing emotions instead of keeping them inside lowers stress and promotes mental and physical health. Ongoing stress can affect your hormones and your immune system, and this may slow down the healing process. There is evidence that social support as well as professional mental health support can improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.

Paying attention to your feelings can also help you:
• Make room for more positive feelings to come out—such as courage, self-confidence, hope and gratitude
• Live more fully—in mind, body and spirit
• Communicate better with family, friends and health care team members
• Maintain good relationships with family and friends
• Develop strengths that can help you manage other stress in your life
• Gain awareness and understanding of your experiences

]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14471-cancer-career-and-finances/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14471-cancer-career-and-finances/ Where can I find out more about managing finances?
For more information about managing finances, including suggestions for taking action and a list of resources, visit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Why is knowing about assessing and managing finances important to people affected by cancer?
Cancer and its treatment can leave a survivor with need to review current and future financial goals. Dealing with financial matters might seem overwhelming. However, an assessment of your current situation can help define your present financial status, as well as prepare for future needs. Planned spending may help you avoid financial problems and be better prepared to deal with unexpected emergencies.

What do I need to know about assessing and managing finances?
As a survivor, you are likely to be very aware of how quickly and unexpectedly life can change. Events such as illness, treatment, medical costs, changes in employment, the birth of a child, inflation or investment losses can affect your personal and financial changes and challenges may provide you some financial security.

Personal financial assessment and management strategies include:
• Assessing and budgeting for your current financial situation
• Developing a financial plan
• Managing
• Recognizing signs of financial trouble
• Handling financial emergencies
• Dealing with unmanageable debt

What steps should I take to address assessing and managing finances?
After you have organized, assessed and budgeted for your current financial situation, it is time to develop a financial plan. This requires that you identify and write down future financial goals, such as saving for retirement, putting money away for a home purchase or paying off all credit card debt.

A written financial plan helps identify and clarify goals, increase income, reduce debt and manage your finances. Your plan does not need to be complicated. However, a financial plan does need to be monitored and re-evaluated on a regular basis. If you are not able to meet your original financial goals, you can always change your plan or adjust your goals. The important thing is to start taking steps now to get your finances under control.




]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14465-cancer-and-sexual-dysfunction-in-men/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14465-cancer-and-sexual-dysfunction-in-men/ Where can I find out more about male sexual dysfunction?
For more information about male sexual dysfunction, including suggestions for taking action and a list of resources, visit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Why is knowing about the male sexual dysfunction important to a man affected by cancer?
Cancer and its treatment can affect many different aspects of your life. One area of your life that might have changed is your ability to have or enjoy sex like you did before cancer. These changes are sometimes referred to as sexual dysfunction caused by cancer or its treatment.

What do I need to know about male sexual dysfunction?
There are many different causes for sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors. Some are physical causes and some are caused by changes in how you feel about yourself, your body or other aspects of your life.

There are certain types of cancer, like those that affect your sexual organs that put you at risk for sexual dysfunction after cancer. Men treated for prostate cancer have much higher rates of sexual dysfunction, up to 75% or 85%. Sexual dysfunction is most common in men whose tumors were in the pelvic area, including prostate cancer, and cancers of the bladder, colon, or rectum.

Different types of sexual dysfunction in male survivors can result from:
• A drop in a man’s testosterone levels (the hormone made in the testicles) during hormone therapy for prostate cancer
• Damage to areas of the brain by cancer or its treatments
• Radiation to the pelvic area (prostate, bladder, colon, groin or penis)
• Surgery removing pelvic organs such as the prostate, seminal vesicles, areas of the colon or the penis
• High doses of chemotherapy may damage sexual desire or erections
• Side effects of medicines to treat pain, nausea, depression or anxiety

Generally, sexual dysfunction becomes more common in men as they get older. Half of men without a cancer history will experience erection problems by age 70. This means that older male survivors may experience sexual dysfunction later in life that isn’t related to their cancer or their treatment. Men are also more likely to develop erectile dysfunction if they are overweight, smoke, or drink heavily, or if they have health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

What steps should I take to address male sexual dysfunction?
There are many different treatment options that may help you with your sexual dysfunction. But if you think that sexual dysfunction is interfering with your ability to enjoy life after cancer, talk to your health care team about what you are experiencing. Ask for a longer appointment with your doctor so you will have time to bring up sensitive questions. Sexual dysfunction may not go away on its own. Your health care team can help you learn more about the treatment options available and how to improve your ability to have and enjoy sex again.

Sometimes treatments do not work and your sexual dysfunction may continue to affect you. This can be very frustrating and upsetting for both survivors and their partners. Intercourse is only one way of sharing pleasure and closeness with your partner. Some survivors who can’t have sex find they still enjoy cuddling and caressing their partner. You might want to try other ways of sharing pleasure and feeling closeness with your partner.


]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/14308-cancer-facts/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14308-cancer-facts/
Cancer is the result of changes in the genes that control normal cell growth and death. These changes may be inherited, or may result from environmental or lifestyle factors.

People can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Also, screening exams can detect some precancerous conditions and early-stage cancer.

Cancer can cause a variety of symptoms.

Cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormones and/or biological therapy.
Clinical trials (research studies with people) are an option for people interested in prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

About 1.4 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2005, and more than 550,000 people will die of the disease.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. However, improvements in cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment have increased the survival rate for many types of cancer. About 64 percent of all people diagnosed with cancer will be alive 5 years after diagnosis.

Understanding Prognosis and Cancer Statistics

People facing cancer are naturally concerned about what the future holds. Understanding cancer and what to expect can help patients and their loved ones plan treatment, think about lifestyle changes, and make decisions about their quality of life and finances. Many people with cancer want to know their prognosis. They may ask their doctor or search for statistics on their own.

A prognosis gives an idea of the likely course and outcome of a disease--that is, the chance that a patient will recover or have a recurrence (return of the cancer). Many factors affect a person's prognosis. Some of the most important are the type and location of the cancer, the stage of the disease (the extent to which the cancer has metastasized, or spread) or its grade (how abnormal the cancer cells look and how quickly the cancer is likely to grow and spread).

Other factors that may also affect the prognosis include the person's age, general health and response to treatment. When doctors discuss a person's prognosis, they carefully consider all factors that could affect that person's disease and treatment, and then try to predict what might happen. The doctor bases the prognosis on information researchers have collected over many years about hundreds or even thousands of people with cancer. When possible, the doctor uses statistics based on groups of people whose situations are most similar to that of an individual patient.

The doctor may speak of a favorable prognosis if the cancer is likely to respond well to treatment. The prognosis may be unfavorable if the cancer is likely to be difficult to control. It is important to keep in mind, however, that a prognosis is only a prediction. The doctor cannot be absolutely certain about the outcome for a particular patient.

Survival rates indicate the percentage of people with a certain type and stage of cancer who survive the disease for a specific period of time after their diagnosis. Often, statistics refer to the 5-year survival rate, which means the percentage of people who are alive five years after diagnosis, whether they have few or no signs or symptoms of cancer, are free of disease or are having treatment. Survival rates are based on large groups of people. They cannot be used to predict what will happen to a particular patient. No two patients are exactly alike, and treatment and responses to treatment vary greatly.

Cancer patients and their loved ones face many unknowns. Some people find it easier to cope when they know the statistics. Other people find statistical information confusing and frightening, and they think it is too impersonal to be of use to them. The doctor who is most familiar with a patient's situation is in the best position to discuss the prognosis and to explain what the statistics may mean for that person. At the same time, it is important to understand that even the doctor cannot tell exactly what to expect. In fact, a person's prognosis may change if the cancer progresses, or if treatment is successful.

Seeking information about the prognosis is a personal decision. It is up to each patient to decide how much information they wants and how to deal with it.]]>