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What to Say to a Cancer Patient

What to say to a cancer patient

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say to a cancer patient. You might feel pressured to try to come up with the perfect thing to say, but it’s okay not knowing. Being open and honest about not knowing what to say is important as well. Are struggling with what to say to a cancer […]

Stand Up To Cancer Day

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STAND UP TO CANCER DAY – SEP. 8 STAND UP TO CANCER DAY honors those who have been affected by cancer. STAND UP TO CANCER DAY was started in 2007. Every year on the second Friday in September, Stand Up To Cancer Day helps bring awareness. It also raises funds for Cancer research. Learn how you […]

Pureed Nutrition

Pureed Nutrition

National Dysphagia Level 1: Pureed Nutrition Therapy   Description This diet consists of pureed, homogenous, and cohesive foods. Food should be “pudding-like.” No coarse textures, raw fruits or vegetables, nuts, and so forth are allowed. Any food that require bolus formation, controlled manipulation, or mastication are excluded. Rationale This diet is designed for people who […]

High Calorie – High Protein

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Nutrition Therapy The Benefits of Calories and Protein Calories from foods give your body energy. Eating enough calories will help you gain weight. Protein from food helps your body heal and grow strong.   Tips to get More Calories and Protein Aim for at Least 6 Meals and Snacks Each Day Extra meals and snacks […]

BRCA Patient Education

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Risk Assessment of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Breast cancer is a common disease affecting more than 180,000 women and 1,600 men each year. A woman’s lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is about 1 in 8 or 12%. Common symptoms of breast cancer include an abnormal mammogram; detection of a lump, thickening, swelling, or tenderness […]

Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Cancer Center New Mexico

Breast and Ovarian Cancer There are a few ways that we can predict a person’s risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Breast cancer is a common disease affecting more than 180,000 women and 1,600 men each year. A woman’s lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is about 1 in 8 or 12%. Common symptoms of […]

Constipation

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Many cancer therapies can cause constipation. Constipation and Cancer Patients: There are many reasons why a cancer patient may have constipation, such as: • Some medications, such as pain medications, certain anti-emetics and some types of chemotherapy, can cause constipation. The constipation from narcotic pain relievers occurs in most patients, and should be prevented in […]