Living With Cancer

You know that eating the right foods helps reduce the risk of many health problems. So when do you get nutrients to prevent cancer? When do you get them from food and when do you visit the health store for supplements? Should you drink more orange juice... Full Answer

If you eat red meat, limit it to no more than 3 ounces per day. Limit the amount of fatty foods especially those of animal origin. Cook with appropriate vegetable oils that are low in saturated fats, such as olive oil, in moderate amounts. Avoid... Full Answer

If you decide to disclose your cancer diagnosis to your employer, write down what you want to say and go over it with family and friends to get their feedback before meeting with your employer. Practice what you want to say until you are... Full Answer

Yes. There are many reasons that people diagnosed with cancer should quit smoking. For those having surgery or other treatments, quitting smoking helps improve the body's ability to heal and respond to the cancer treatment, and it lowers the risk of... Full Answer

The following are some tips for managing fatigue caused by cancer: Eat Well: We know. You may be experiencing a loss of appetite. But when else are you going to have people urging you to eat more? Of course, we're not suggesting you load up on... Full Answer

When I ask patients ‘would you like a pill that causes less fatigue, decreased emotional distress, improved sleep, improved functional capacity, and better quality of life,’ patients will always reply with a ‘yes.’ That pill?... Full Answer

Cancer-related fatigue is hard to rate, as each patient is different. Patients should talk with their doctor to have a conversation about how the fatigue is affecting their daily lives and how long it lasts. Although many cancer survivors will describe... Full Answer

Trying to force immune cells to work harder to fight cancer can have negative effects. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen reveals a simple trick for helping immune cells do their job without exhausting them. Full Answer

Any amount of exercise is better than none at all if you have cancer. Even a short walk around the block will get your heart going and may lighten up your day. Too much exercise too soon can cause negative effects on recovery and healing. Make... Full Answer

If you have cancer, depression can lead to poor eating habits, inconsistent adherence to your medical treatment plan, irrational thoughts, and a depressed immune system. Finding ways to fight depression can help improve your recovery and your... Full Answer