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Adjusting to the New Normal

Bob Riter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:00:55 +0000

"The new normal" is a phrase used to describe how life changes for some people who have been through cancer.

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CancerLand Bookshelf: The Cancer Poetry Project 2

Alysa Cummings — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:00:25 +0000

OncoLink book review by Alysa Cummings: The Cancer Poetry Project 2: More Poems by Cancer Patients and Those Who Love Them.

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What to Say When Cancer Returns

Bob Riter — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:10:45 +0000

When cancer returns, the focus usually shifts from curing the cancer to controlling the cancer. It's an entirely different situation from the initial diagnosis, and both patient and health professionals know it.

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Blueberries Pack a Powerful Punch

OncoLink Editorial Team — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:00:46 +0000

Summer is blueberry season and there is nothing like fresh blueberries to top off a bowl of cereal, bake in a pie, or just enjoy on their own. These are just a few tasty ways to celebrate summer.

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Questions Every Patient Should Ask

Bob Riter — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:00:44 +0000

These three questions sound simple, but they aren't asked nearly enough. It's more than OK to ask - it's encouraged!

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Broccoli: Bursting with Benefits

OncoLink Editorial Team — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:00:07 +0000

This cruciferous vegetable is full of powerful nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and fiber. Enjoy this recipe for Meatless Monday or any day.

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Cranberries: Relish the Thought!

OncoLink Editorial Team — Mon, 27 May 2013 17:00:21 +0000

Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber, as well as a nutrient called anthocyanin. Enjoy this new recipe.

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Mushroom Medley Side Dish

OncoLink Editorial Team — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:39 +0000

Mushrooms are bursting with health-promoting compounds and are rich in potassium.

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I’ve got cancer and you want me to exercise??!

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:00 +0000

People undergoing cancer treatment can - and should - exercise! It can provide relief from fatigue, pain, weight gain, insomnia and a whole host of issues people commonly experience.

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Ten Years

Rodney Warner, JD — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:36 +0000

I had an allogeneic bone marrow transplant ten years ago this month. I managed to get into remission number three in March 2003.

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