Customized Exercise Programming – Cervical Cancer Sharon received a referral for a client with invasive cervical cancer. She’s a physical therapist but has worked mostly with orthopedic patients. She recently became a Cancer Exercise Specialist and asked if she could hire me to help her with and teach…
Continue Reading→Cancer Rates Are Increasing in People Under 50: Learn How to Manage Your Risk
Cancer Rates Are Increasing in People Under 50: Learn How to Manage Your Risk According to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, most commonly occurring cancers are diagnosed in people over age 50. Over the past several decades, however, rates of many types of cancer have been rising in…
Continue Reading→Cancer-fighting Recipe – Kale and Feta Cake
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1 bunch of kale leaves stripped (about 15 leaves), washed, and thinly sliced ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 5 large eggs Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup crumbled…
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Customized Exercise Programming - Pancreatic Cancer Customized Exercise Programming - Pancreatic Cancer Will received a referral for a client with pancreatic cancer. He’s been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for three years, but this is his first client with pancreatic cancer. Although it was caught earlier than most, Will…
Continue Reading→Global Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer
Global Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is the 12th deadliest form of cancer, with a 5-year survival rate of just 10, with more than half of the cases being diagnosed at an advanced stage. A total of 495773 (262865 male and 232908 female) new cases and 466003…
Continue Reading→Changing the Face of Breast Cancer – One Patient at a Time
Most of us know that every October symbolizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the globe. I witnessed my mother battling breast cancer three times since 1981. She is currently fighting the battle with widespread-metastatic breast cancer. Today she is winning! According to Breastcancer.org:A woman in the U.S. today has…
Continue Reading→Kid Friendly Cancer-Fighting Recipe: Vegetable Mac & Cheese
Vegetable Mac & Cheese Ingredients½ pound whole wheat pasta4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups warm milk½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese½ teaspoon salt, or to tastePepper, to taste½ tablespoon olive oil½ small cauliflower, chopped1 ½ cups spinach½ cup mozzarella cheese, shreddedSalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsCook…
Continue Reading→Kid Friendly Cancer-Fighting Recipe: Chicken and Turkey Meatballs
Chicken and Turkey Meatballs Ingredients2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, sliced2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stems2 shallots or ½ an onion, finely diced1 large egg⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)⅓ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)Salt and pepper1 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs, plus,2 tablespoons whole-grain breadcrumbs2 tablespoons stock or…
Continue Reading→Exercise for Children with Cancer
Exercise for Childhood Cancer Patients Childhood cancer (also called pediatric cancer) typically means a cancer that is found in children and teens, and sometimes young adults. It is not just one disease. There are many types, which can be found in different places throughout the body. The most…
Continue Reading→Cancer Fighting Recipe – Carrot and Apple Soup
Cancer Fighting Recipes - Carrot and Apple Soup Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium leek, chopped 1 pound peeled carrots, cut in ½ inch slices 3 cups fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 Tbsp canola oil Salt and freshly…
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