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02.22.2017
The American Institute of Cancer Research estimates that approximately one-third of annual cancer cases in the United States could be prevented with lifestyle changes. One-third — that's nearly 400,000 cases of cancer that need never happen if we alter our eating and activity habits.
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02.07.2017
February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Awareness Month, so we are taking the opportunity to share some information about the disease.
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01.26.2017
Group activity or individual pursuit, painting or photography, poetry or music — artistic expression has the power to alleviate our stress from cancer treatment, make us feel part of a community, help us express how we feel and inspire hope, all while honoring our cancer journey.
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01.07.2017
Last month, we shared information on ways to support a friend or family member who is battling cancer. In addition, Sierra Nevada Cancer Center patient Paula Steinmetz was kind enough to share her advice and experience. Now, patient Bill Wadding shares his thoughts on this very important subject.
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12.31.2016
Last week, we shared five tips on how friends of cancer patients (or other serious diseases) can support their friend during battle and recovery.
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12.16.2016
Linda Jenkins was no stranger to cancer—her husband had been undergoing treatment for lymphoma and she was his caregiver. But after a routine mammogram in 2010, she got news she was not prepared for. “I had felt a little lump underneath my arm so I told them about it. They immediately did a biopsy and within a day, they determined it was breast cancer,” Linda recalled.
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12.15.2016
Nutrition is a key part of fighting cancer and tolerating treatment. This can be challenging since treatment often causes the eating challenges in those cancer patients who must be well-nourished. Sierra Nevada Cancer Center has some dos, some don’ts and some nutrient-specific advice to help support patients in their cancer journey.
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12.13.2016
For every person who is fighting cancer (or other serious disease), there are many more who are eager to help their friend or family member. For some supporters, there is a noticeable gap between wanting to pitch in and knowing how to.
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12.12.2016
For years, Bill Wadding had a persistent dry cough.
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11.19.2016
November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, so now’s the perfect time to make sure you’re up to speed on the symptoms, risk factors, treatment and research efforts to tak
02.22.2017The American Institute of Cancer Research estimates that approximately one-third of annual cancer cases in the United States could be prevented with lifestyle changes. One-third — that's nearly 400,000 cases of cancer that need never happen if we alter our eating and activity habits.
02.07.2017February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Awareness Month, so we are taking the opportunity to share some information about the disease.
01.26.2017Group activity or individual pursuit, painting or photography, poetry or music — artistic expression has the power to alleviate our stress from cancer treatment, make us feel part of a community, help us express how we feel and inspire hope, all while honoring our cancer journey.
01.07.2017Last month, we shared information on ways to support a friend or family member who is battling cancer. In addition, Sierra Nevada Cancer Center patient Paula Steinmetz was kind enough to share her advice and experience. Now, patient Bill Wadding shares his thoughts on this very important subject.
12.31.2016Last week, we shared five tips on how friends of cancer patients (or other serious diseases) can support their friend during battle and recovery.
12.16.2016Linda Jenkins was no stranger to cancer—her husband had been undergoing treatment for lymphoma and she was his caregiver. But after a routine mammogram in 2010, she got news she was not prepared for. “I had felt a little lump underneath my arm so I told them about it. They immediately did a biopsy and within a day, they determined it was breast cancer,” Linda recalled.
12.15.2016Nutrition is a key part of fighting cancer and tolerating treatment. This can be challenging since treatment often causes the eating challenges in those cancer patients who must be well-nourished. Sierra Nevada Cancer Center has some dos, some don’ts and some nutrient-specific advice to help support patients in their cancer journey.
12.13.2016For every person who is fighting cancer (or other serious disease), there are many more who are eager to help their friend or family member. For some supporters, there is a noticeable gap between wanting to pitch in and knowing how to.
12.12.2016For years, Bill Wadding had a persistent dry cough.
11.19.2016November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, so now’s the perfect time to make sure you’re up to speed on the symptoms, risk factors, treatment and research efforts to tak