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Sleeping Well with Cancer: What Adult Survivors Should Know
Published: June 10, 2026For some cancer survivors, getting quality sleep may feel impossible. While sleep-related challenges are common in general, they are even more common among people who have been diagnosed with cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute approximately half of cancer survivors report difficulty sleeping.
Exercise and Cancer: What Survivors Should Know
Published: October 16, 2025Exercise has always been important for good health. A recent study shows it can even help people live longer after being diagnosed with colon cancer.
Staying on Top of Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Published: October 02, 2025Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the US. More than 4 million women are currently living as survivors or patients with breast cancer, and 1 out of 8 will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer sometime during their lifetime. Advances in early detection and treatment have improved survival rates, with more than 90% surviving 5 years after diagnosis.
Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Finding and Treating Polyps
Published: June 05, 2025Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause of cancer death among women under 50. The most recent American Cancer Society Report indicates that cancer risk is particularly higher among young women compared to men.
The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk 2025: What Does it Mean?
Published: May 01, 2025In January 2025, the Office of the Surgeon General (SG) published an Advisory report of the current scientific evidence about the risk of cancer due to alcohol use. The goal was to raise awareness that alcohol is the third leading cause of preventable cancers in the U.S. after tobacco and obesity.
Recently Diagnosed with Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer? Now What?
Published: March 06, 2025Colorectal cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer in the United States. The number of newly diagnosed colorectal cancer cases among adults older than 50 has declined over the last decade, yet new cases are increasing in adults under the age of 50.
Empowering Working Parents: How to Help Nursing Mothers Pump at Work
Published: January 09, 2025Breastfeeding has many health benefits for babies, like lowering the chances of getting infections, allergies, and long-term health problems like obesity, while also helping with brain development. For parents, breastfeeding can speed up recovery after birth, lower the risk of certain cancers, and create a close emotional connection with their baby. Most women (73%) return to work within 6 months of childbirth, with many having to return by 10-12 weeks postpartum.
Know Your Breasts: 4 Breast Cancer Symptoms to Look Out For
Published: October 10, 2024In 2023, a national survey found that fewer than half of American adults are familiar with common breast cancer symptoms other than lumps. This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting lesser-known signs of breast cancer!
Importance of Diet in Cancer Treatment
Published: September 26, 2024Nutrition is widely recognized as an important aspect of comprehensive cancer care. A properly tailored diet will help support your physical and mental health every step of the way through the cancer trajectory: from diagnosis, through treatment, and into survivorship.
How to Prevent Cancer: 33 Small Things You Can Try Today
Published: September 11, 2024We all have some inherent risk for cancer based on our genes and random chance, but there are many factors we can control to reduce our risk. Approximately 40% of cancers and 44% of cancer deaths can be prevented with lifestyle behavior changes. It can feel overwhelming to tackle major lifestyle changes. Consider instead small adjustments selected from a broad list of options to build up your defense against cancer in manageable ways.
How to Change your Diet: Five Tips for Healthy Eating
Published: August 07, 2024What you eat has a major influence on your health. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits, for example, can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, vision issues, digestive problems, and some cancers.
What Women Need to Know about Breast Cancer Screening with MRI
Published: June 20, 2024When actress Olivia Munn announced on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, her story quickly took over social media. The diagnosis was a surprise to many, but just as surprising was the method by which her doctor arrived at the diagnosis.
Preparing for Cancer Treatment? Cancer Prehab Can Help.
Published: February 21, 2024No one is ever prepared to hear the words, "You have cancer". The diagnosis understandably causes intense emotions of shock, sadness, and even anger. The future may seem unpredictable or outside of your control. And then comes the waiting, the constant anticipation as treatment plans are being solidified. Cancer treatment can be a slog of lab results, additional tests, authorizations, and appointments.
LGBTQIA+ and Cancer Care: How to Navigate Barriers to Health Care
Published: September 08, 2022Health care providers need to take positive steps toward promoting the health of LGBTQIA+ cancer patients. Unfortunately, given the state of the U.S. health care system, self-advocacy is often essential. This article helps LGBTQIA+ patients avoid barriers to their cancer care.
Regular Mammograms Are Beneficial, But Don't Forget about Your Breasts the Rest of the Year
Published: October 25, 2021Mammograms are essential to breast cancer detection, but it's important to do more. Learn how to screen yourself for early detection.
The Importance of Social Support for People with Cancer
Published: July 26, 2021The diagnosis and treatment of cancer can be an isolating experience. Learn the strategies to support those coping with cancer.
Choosing a Therapist after Cancer
Published: May 31, 2021A cancer diagnosis is an extremely stressful event. Many cancer patients find it helpful to share their experience with a therapist. Learn how to find a therapist that suits your needs as a cancer patient.
Coping in the Era of COVID-19: Lessons Learned from Cancer
Published: February 08, 2021Despite the significant challenges of cancer, most survivors cope well with their illness. There are important lessons to be learned from cancer survivors about coping in the era of COVID-19.
Prevention, Survival and Recovery from Cancer: The Case for Exercise
Published: June 15, 2020Research shows that exercise and physical activity can help prevent cancer, as well as increase odds for survival and improve recovery. Learn ways to improve functioning and quality of life after cancer with exercise.
Six Ways to Support a Friend with Cancer
Published: May 18, 2020A cancer diagnosis can come as a shock-- especially when it happens to a friend. Here are six ways to support a loved one who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
7 Myths about the HPV Vaccine: HPV Vaccine Facts and the Science Behind Them
Published: August 26, 2019Learn the myths and know the facts about HPV Vaccines. The science behind the HPV Vaccinations.