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...
View ArticleMassage 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...
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,...
View ArticleFoods 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 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...
View ArticleSpiritual 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 ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleCoping 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...
View Article6+ 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...
View ArticleEnjoy 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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