Dr. Niharika Dixit and Dr. Larissa Nekhlyudov share what cancer survivors should know about the transition from cancer treatment to survivorship care, including 6 tips for addressing the common challenges that can come during this transition.
In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses the global state of cancer ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4. She reflects on the progress that’s been made in reducing the cancer burden and shares ways we can all help close the care gap.
Wildfires are becoming increasingly common, and more people are starting to see the effects of exposure to wildfire smoke in their daily lives. Here, find out what the research says about whether wildfire smoke can increase your cancer risk and steps you can take to protect yourself from its effects.
Oncology dietitians Jill Bice and Luz Chavez share what people with cancer should know about healthy eating during cancer, including challenges to following a healthy diet, tips for improving your nutrition, and how to get help with accessing nutritious foods.
Activated charcoal has become increasingly popular, appearing in supplements and cosmetic products like face masks and whitening toothpaste. But are there downsides to taking activated charcoal during cancer? Here, find out what activated charcoal is, how it’s used, and why you should talk with your health care team before using it.
Exercise physiologist Danielle Halsey shares what people with cancer should know about the role of exercise physiologists on the cancer care team, including how they help people with cancer and survivors and the important role of exercise in your care.
Dr. Vidya Kollu shares what people with cancer should know about developing microhabits, including how they can be helpful during cancer, different types of microhabits that could be beneficial, and steps for getting started with forming microhabits.
Dr. Alexandre Chan and Quinton (Ding Quan) Ng discuss what people with cancer and survivors should know about vaping, including its potential health effects, what research has shown about vaping and cancer, and the importance of using evidence-based methods to help quit smoking.
Research has shown that eating certain processed meats, such as hot dogs, sausage, and deli meats, can increase your risk for cancer. Here, learn more about what the research says about processed meats and cancer risk and what to consider when choosing processed meats.
Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky describes what to know about alcohol consumption and cancer risk, including how alcohol increases your risk for cancer, why limiting or stopping alcohol consumption can help lower this risk, and what steps you can take to do so.
