SFRO: From Our Cancer Patients to You
Patient to Patient by Cindy Collins, PhD, Rd This is first in a series of articles which depict the cancer patient’s experience from their point of view. Our patients wish to share their experience in...
View ArticleLowering Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients Through Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy
Using Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy to Lower Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients by Cindy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N Mindfulness-based Art Therapy (MBAT) is a combination of creative art therapy and...
View ArticleWorld Cancer Day Information from American Cancer Society
Thanks to American Cancer Society for this great article and for all the efforts they are putting together to make Feb 4, 2013 a very special day! Please share it! World Cancer Day 2013 www.cancer.org...
View ArticleNutrition Tips for Cancer Patients; Healing Mushrooms
Healing Mushrooms by Cindy Collins, PhD, RD Mushrooms are making the news and we read and see information regarding their nutritional benefit. The ‘healing mushrooms’ are touted for their anticancer...
View ArticleThe Importance of Sleep for Cancer Patients
The Importance of Sleep for a Cancer Patient by Cindy Collins, PhD, RD A diagnosis of cancer affects many aspects of the cancer patient’s well-being. One important aspect is sleep. Sleep patterns can...
View ArticleNutrition Tips for Cancer Patients; Patients Poorly Served by Online...
Gupta Guide: Cancer Patients Poorly Served by Online Nutrition Info From Charlene Laino, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Published: March 27, 2013 When it comes to directing cancer patients to solid...
View ArticleNutrition Tips for Cancer Patients; Whole Grains
Whole Grains: What’s in a Name? Cindy Collins, PhD, RD Raquel Rivera, SA The grocery store aisle for grains seems to be growing in amount and variety that is offered! How do you make sense of the new...
View ArticleNutrition Tips for Cancer Patients: The Multiple Roles of Ginseng
The Multiple Roles of Ginseng By Cindy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N American ginseng, also known as Panax quinquefolium, is grown in northwest regions of the United States and Canada. Similar to Asian...
View ArticleNutrition Tips for Cancer Patients: Spice Up Your Life
Spice Up Your Life by Corrie Trottier, MS, RD Incorporating spices into your diet will add variety, flavor, and a plethora of health benefits. • Cinnamon is a well known spice native to Southeast...
View ArticleNew Data Validates CyberKnife SBRT for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Accuray Incorporated announced this week study results which followed hundreds of prostate cancer patients treated with the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System. The study followed 304 patients for...
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