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Nutrition to Prevent Cancer

This content authored by: Amanda Mondini, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian, Thompson Cancer Survival Center Can nutrition help prevent cancer? Yes! Keep reading to learn more. Some risk factors for cancer are non-modifiable, meaning that they cannot be changed. For example, you cannot change your genetics, family history, age, gender, race, and ethnicity. However, here’s the […]

Prostate Cancer: Worried it may be hereditary?

Almost 1 in every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in his life. But what does it mean for cancer to be hereditary? Content authored by: Ann Faulkner, Licensed Genetic Counselor, Thompson Cancer Survival Center Cancer develops when cells go haywire; the cells are growing and dividing out of control, […]

The Link Between Nutrition & Healing

This post authored by Chelsea Johnson, MS, RD, LDN – Clinical Dietitian, Thompson Cancer Survival Center Why do we, clinical dietitians, talk about healing? Surgeries, treatment side effects, injuries, and chronic wounds are all reasons why healing is a priority for cancer patients. Proper healing helps patients continue treatment and their daily activities. Surprisingly, nutrition […]

Taking the Hospital Home – New Lung Cancer Research

This content was written by Shelly Abrams, RN, BSN, Clinical Research Coordinator Can Mobile Devices Identify Post-Treatment Problems Early? ON TRAX – Evaluating a mobile technology monitoring device used in patients with inoperable Stage 3 Lung Cancer    Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in men and women worldwide.  People […]

5 Ways Oncology Pharmacists Keep You Safe

This content was written by Nicholeah Lewallen, PharmD, BCPS Patients who have been diagnosed with cancer interact with many healthcare professionals and support services staff along their journey. They may see some providers only once or twice. Patients may see others regularly enough to think of them as family. There are some members of the […]

Genetic Counseling versus Genetic Testing

Genetic Testing versus Genetic Counseling: What’s the Difference? This content was written by Alora Terry, LGC, at Thompson Cancer Survival Center In the past decade, the information available about genetic testing has greatly increased. It has become more readily available to people everywhere through commercial companies like AncestryDNA and 23andMe. There has also been an […]

7 Myths about Clinical Trials Dispelled

This content was written by Jessica Severt RN, BSN, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator at Thompson Cancer Survival Center.  Clinical trials are how we discover new and superior treatments, better ways to prevent side effects, and improve survival rates for cancer patients. According to research, only approximately 3-5% of adult cancer patients participate in a clinical […]

Cancer and Mental Health

This content was written by Jessica Antal, MSSW, LCSW, of Thompson Cancer Survival Center.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people don’t realize the impact that a disease like cancer has on mental health. That’s why it is critically important that cancer patients discuss their mental and emotional health with their family members and […]