Dental procedures are common, and if you are considering having one done during your cancer…
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For almost 20 years, my goal has always been to provide generalized science-based information about…
In 1998 at age 24 years old, I worked in the U.S. Congress with intentions…
When dealing with a cancer treatment, it is important to actively work on healing both…
When I became a patient advocate for people diagnosed with lung cancer 10 years ago,…
At one point toward the end of my treatment for Stage 2A breast cancer, someone…
This month we had the opportunity to interview Cara Anselmo, MS, RDN, CDN from Memorial…
Have you ever stopped to think about where your food is coming from? It’s a…
“Bone strengthening drugs” are often prescribed to patients with multiple myeloma, metastatic disease to the…
When compared to Spring, Summer, and Fall, the selection of seasonal produce in the Winter…
Dairy is a common target of nutritional fear mongering. It’s also one of the most highly…
Individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment may experience painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) or ulcers…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), flu season has already started! Here are some…
There’s nothing like comfort food when your appetite is fleeting. According to Wikipedia, comfort food…
What and where is gluten? Gluten and related proteins are found in wheat, rye,…
In April 2008, I was a 40 year old mother of three young children, married…
I’m going to share some thoughts on GMOs or genetically modified organisms, as this relates…
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a serious and devastating long-term side effect of radiation therapy. The definition…
I rarely write letters to publications, because, frankly, what’s the point? Very few people seem…