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Five satisfying holiday food swaps

Kailey Proctor, M.P.H., R.D.N., C.S.O.

Five satisfying holiday food swaps

With so much to celebrate during the holiday season, it’s easy for hard-won healthy eating habits to fall by the ...

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Celebrating the Holidays in the Hospital

Spending the holidays away from family and the comforts of home can be difficult, especially if you’re a cancer p...

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Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

While the memories of a warm and cozy Thanksgiving may be behind us, chances are the holiday has left one more chor...

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Shallot Mashed Potatoes

Shallot Mashed Potatoes Everyone has their own particular way of making mashed potatoes. Our version includes shal...

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5 Tips for New Caregivers

It is easy for caregivers to get wrapped up in the needs of their patients, often neglecting their own in the proce...

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2022 Hopeful Holiday Gift Guide: Cancer Patients

Gift Baskets If you have a larger budget, gift baskets or boxes are a nice option for cancer patients. Companies li...

Pumpkin bread pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Looking for a holiday-friendly dessert that’s easy to whip up in big batches to feed surprise gatherings of guest...

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2022 Hopeful Holiday Gift Guide: Caregivers

This holiday season, don’t forget to care for the caregivers in your life. Here are six gift ideas that will help...

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Chicken Casserole with Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Wild Rice

As we begin our collective run-up toward the holidays, time gets more and more precious. That’s why it’s always...

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Spotlight on Rare Cancers: Bile Duct and Gallbladder Cancers

Spotlight on Rare Cancers: Bile Duct and Gallbladder Cancers Bile duct and gallbladder cancers are uncommon, affect...

Cobb Salad with Asparagus

"Cobb" Salad With Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas

Big bowls of chopped lettuce squeezed with lemon juice may feel virtuous, but they don’t always seem substantial ...

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Exercise for Cancer Patients

Research has shown that exercising can be both safe and helpful for cancer patients in treatment. However, the pros...

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup With Baby Kale

Looking for a seasonal soup recipe that won’t take an entire day in the kitchen to prepare and which will light u...

Vanilla Chai Ricotta Muffins

Vanilla Chai Ricotta Muffins

This recipe yields a muffin that is almost impossibly light and fluffy, with olive oil and decadent ricotta lending...

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How to Do a Breast Self-Exam

Performing monthly breast self-exams can help you detect breast cancer early, making successful treatment more like...

Two-Minute Turmeric Superfood Noodles

Two-Minute Turmeric Superfood Noodles

Have two minutes to spare? That’s how long it takes to create this healthy, profoundly flavorful soup entirely fr...

Roasted corn and radish salad

Roasted Corn and Radish Salad With Creamy Herbed Avocado Vinaigrette

The secret to turning a lunch or dinner salad from merely “meh,” into “oh heck yeah,” is easy to master: It...

Greek Pasta Salad With Chickpeas and Herbs

Greek Pasta Salad With Chickpeas and Herbs

As we reach the peak of summer, there aren’t many of us who relish the idea of slaving away in front of a hot sto...

chicken-mango-kabob

Chicken Mango Skewers

by Malcolm Bedell Chicken Mango Skewers With Grilled Street Corn Salad Across the country, the dust covers are comi...

Grilled-Asparagus

Grilled Asparagus Tricolor Quinoa Salad

by Hopeful Grilled Asparagus Tricolor Quinoa Salad This Grilled Asparagus Tricolor Quinoa Salad is filled with prot...

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10 healthy food tips for life after cancer

Patients undergoing cancer treatment are encouraged to eat enough food to maintain their weight — even if they’...

Diet and Nutrition

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31 facts about skin cancer

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, here are 31 facts — one per day — to provide some vital info...

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4 things to tell your employer about your cancer diagnosis

After a cancer diagnosis, it can be challenging to try and decide how to approach your employer and your colleagues...

5 things to know about skin cancer

A human melanoma cell line growing in tissue culture Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy. Most fo...

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5 tips to help protect your kids' skin

You already know how important it is to guard against the harmful rays of the sun. But how sun-savvy are your child...

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6 skin-protection tips for the chilly months

You know sunscreen is a must when you hit the beach. But during the cooler days of winter, it’s easy to let your ...

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Advice for couples coping with cancer

Once you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, it changes you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually — and ...

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Alcohol and cancer risk

Alcohol use has been linked to several health problems, including certain cancers. The amount of influence alcohol ...

Tofu stir-fry

Asian tofu stir-fry

This recipe is a heart-healthy option. It is high in fiber and is also a low carbohydrate option for people with di...

Chicken lettuce cups recipe with video

Chicken lettuce cups recipe (with video)

This Asian-inspired dish is often filled with preservatives and ingredients high in sodium and sugar. To avoid this...

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