We start each new year with January, and January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer affects the cells lining the cervix, which is the lower part of the cervix. Over 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year, and around 4,000 of them will be fatal. At one point…
As a new year begins, it is important to assess where you are in treatment and where you want to be 3 months, 6 months or even a year from now. Some people think you have to have a plan before the New Year hits, but any time is the right time to make…
The holidays are here, and with it come the opportunity to interact with your closest friends and ring in a brand new year. Some of the best memories are made in the kitchen, and nothing beats a home cooked meal, except for maybe one that is heart healthy and designed to be tasty and…
Kick off the year by revamping your diet. Incorporating these cancer fighting foods can prevent about 60% of cancer related deaths. Adding them into your diet can be as simple as switching out your breakfast taco for a smoothie, or putting down the cupcake and picking up a piece of fruit. These simple lifestyle…
We have outlined the importance of exercise and given you tips on recipes to kickstart a newer, healthier you, but did you know that your mental health is just as important as its healthy counterparts? Well-being encompasses many things: exercise, nutrition and even gratitude and forgiveness. Go beyond the refrigerator and consider the health…
Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because one of the main sources to organically find this vitamin is by exposure to the sun. Vitamin D promotes a healthy immune system and supports bone and muscle health and aids in cardiovascular function. These are all things that those diagnosed with cancer should place…
Exercise may be one of the best things in the world. For cancer patients and survivors, integrating a workout routine, no matter how long can make a large impact on their recovery and well-being. Those that have been diagnosed need to take special care of themselves and keep up a healthy and relatively active…
Did you know that November is National Family Caregiver month? Cancer patients and survivors are very fortunate to have a strong support system and during the month of November make sure to also give thanks to these generous and caring individuals. Many of us, at one point or another have or will be caregivers.…
With the holidays coming up we know that you want to enjoy your winter season with delicious snacks. For those that have been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing treatment this well-known snack season may not be as fulfilling for their stomachs as they would like. Nausea is one of the biggest side effects…
November is lung cancer awareness month, and we’ve targeted one of the largest contributors to lung cancer. Smoking. We’ve seen the smokers corralled in a corner at every big event. With new ordinances, it is virtually impossible for smokers to take a drag inside any building in the Houston area. What’s the big deal…