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Enjoy Holiday Food Without Regret
Eating healthy during the holidays can be a challenge for most of us, but for many cancer patients it’s a struggle just to eat. If you’re currently going through cancer treatment, eating might not be...
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6+ Reasons to Quit Smoking on November 15th for the Great American Smokeout
More than 40 million Americans smoke cigarettes, despite the fact that tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of death in the U.S. To help lower this number and the heightened risk for...
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Coping with Stress and Cancer
Cancer can create a great deal of stress as individuals try to understand their diagnosis, navigate treatment and manage follow-up care. Feelings of anger, sadness, worry, fear, as well as experiences...
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The Spiritual Side of Cancer Treatment
A cancer diagnosis is nothing short of overwhelming. In addition to concerns about coordinating treatment for the physical condition, emotions brew in the patient and family members. Fear, anger, and a...
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Spiritual Health and Your Cancer Journey
When a person is experiencing a serious illness, it’s not just their body that’s affected. The entire being — from the spiritual to emotional — can be impacted. This can be particularly true for...
View ArticleKick Butts Day’s Effort to End Smoking
Did you know that over 3,000 kids under 18 try smoking for the first time every day? According to Kick Butts Day, 700 of these 3,000 kids will become regular smokers. Kick Butts Day takes place every...
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Foods that Fight Prostate Cancer
Eating a healthy diet helps reduce your chances of getting cancer, but which foods should men eat to reduce their prostate cancer risks and why? See our list of cancer-fighting foods below to find out....
View ArticleCancer Survivor Exercises for Health
Winship at the Y was established to provide cancer survivors with better access to specialized exercise programs. This program, which is unlike any other in the country, is open to any cancer survivor,...
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Massage Therapy Used to Combat Breast Cancer-Related Fatigue
Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer treatment according to the National Cancer Institute. Many breast cancer survivors describe their fatigue as more intense than the feelings of being...
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It’s Melanoma Awareness Monday: Reduce Your Risk
Did you know that melanoma cases in the United States are growing faster than any other cancer? Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be deadly if it spreads throughout the body. It...
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Kidney-Saving Robotics & Education
Saving kidneys from cancerous tumors and stones using minimally invasive techniques is my specialty. I’ve performed nearly 200 kidney operations in the last year alone and I recently launched a robotic...
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Take Steps Now to Prevent Cancer
April is Cancer Control Month. That means we need to find ways to reduce our risk of cancer as well as the chances that we’ll die from the disease. We have a tough job ahead. Before the year is over,...
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“Top Secret” Cancer Facts Worth Sharing
It’s time to stop being embarrassed about the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer and the 3rd leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. More than 140,000 people will be diagnosed with...
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Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes March as National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme, “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle,” encourages everyone, including individuals undergoing cancer...
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Cancer Clinical Study Leads to Video Tool for Prostate Cancer Patients
At Emory, research plays a key role in the mission to serve our patients and their families. Medical advances and improvements to patient care have been made possible by research and volunteer...
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When Your Partner Fails You
(This blog was originally posted on Friday, February 20, 2015 on the WebMD website) Along with the worries, sadness and frustrations of dealing with cancer, many patients experience the heartbreak of...
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Palliative or Supportive Care Can Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
I have been a dedicated palliative and supportive care specialist for the last seven years. When people ask me about palliative care, they often wonder if it is reserved for those patients who are...
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Working During Cancer Treatment
To work, or not to work, during cancer treatment is often a very real decision that patients must make. Some patients need to continue working during treatment for financial support, or to keep their...
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