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Put On Your Own Mask First - Vanessa Waithe-Golland advanced cancer bladder cancer survivor breast cancer diagnosis breast cancer thriver breast cancer treatments cancer fatigure cancer prevention cancer prevention diet cancer-fighting foods chemo chemotherapy depression fckcancer fuckcancer hairloss healthy diet immunity immunocompromization mask meditation nutrition reiki stress May 15, 2025

We've all heard the instructions on aircraft – “put on your own mask first before you help others”.  In a very similar way, we hear that professionals trained in first aid should always look after themselves first and foremost in any emergency situation.

We're all happy to comply, and to adopt thes...

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How are Cancer and Diabetes Related? - Andrea Leonard anti-inflammatory diet bladder cancer survivor cancer prevention cancer prevention diet diabetes diabetes prevention diet disease prevention disease prevention diet healthy diet inflammation insulin resistance stress management systemic inflammation May 13, 2025

Cancer and diabetes are two distinct medical conditions, but there are some indirect connections between them. Here are a few ways in which cancer and diabetes can be related:

Shared Risk Factors:

  • Obesity: Both cancer and type 2 diabetes have been linked to obesity. People with obesi...
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May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month - Andrea Leonard basal cell basal cell carcinoma melanoma melanoma prevention merkel cell carcinoma skin cancer skin cancer prevention skin cancer prevention ideas squamous cell squamous cell carcinoma sunblock sunscreen tan tanning tanning beds May 13, 2025

Non-melanoma skin cancer:

Non-melanoma skin cancer is a very common cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people diagnosed each year. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are non-melanoma skin cancers, are the most common types of skin cancer. Non-melanoma ski

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Proper Care & Feeding of the Cancer Caregiver - Andrea Leonard advanced cancer breast cancer diagnosis breast cancer patient breast cancer treatments cancer acceptance cancer caregiver cancer fear cancer patients caregiver carer depression end of life fear of death fear of dying health care team hospice hospice care late-stage cancer life expectancy metastatic cancer morbidity on death and dying pain pain management stage 4 stage four stage four cancer terminal cancer May 13, 2025

There is an important component that may include emotional and spiritual support.

There are many feelings that arise from the moment someone is told “you have cancer,” until the day they complete treatment and beyond. Just being there to listen and let them know you are there for them is critical. ...

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FREE KinetIQ Academy Session - Addressing 'Chemobrain' with Exercise & Cognitive Interventions advanced cancer attention defecit brain fog brain health breast cancer treatments cancer-related cognitive impairment caregiver chemobrain chemotherapy chemotherapy side effects cognition cognitive decline cognitive function cognitive health cognitive impairment cognitive interventions cognitive stimulation dementia difficulty concentratiing executive function memory loss memory lpases mental fatigue mental fog ryan glatt treatment side effects May 13, 2025

Featuring Brain Health Coach & Neuroscience Expert, Ryan Glatt

Cancer survivors often face more than just physical recovery—many experience lingering cognitive challenges often referred to as “chemobrain.” Memory lapses, trouble focusing, and mental fog are common yet frustrating side effects of ca...

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A Sitting Duck (Part 2) - by Jude Meche bone density brain fog breast cancer recovery cancer causing cancer prevention cancer risk diabetes diabetes prevention dietary guidance dietician disease prevention heart disease hodgkins hodgkins lymphoma lethargy lymphoma metabolic disorders osteoporosis osteoporosis prevention sedentary lifestyle Apr 21, 2025

Before delving into my recovery from cancer, I think it’s important to spend a little while
thinking about how I got cancer in the first place. What I wasn’t doing before my
diagnosis is directly related to what I had to start doing afterward.

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Having learned how to sit and stay, I put thos...

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Free 5 Min Preview: Breast Cancer - Surgeries & Lymphedema Zoom Guided Session breast cancer breast cancer surgeries lumpectomy lymphedema Apr 10, 2025

Watch this 5 minute lumpectomy excerpt and learn the 2 key elements that impact exercise programming for lumpectomy surgery.   This excerpt is part of the longer 90 minute Zoom Guided Session that covers Breast Cancer Surgeries & Lymphedema.  This will give you a taste of the study curriculum to bec...

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A Recipe for Cancer (Part 1) - by Jude Meche breast cancer recovery cancer diagnosis cancer prevention genx junk food physical education processed foods sedentary lifstyle Apr 09, 2025

Before delving into my recovery from cancer, I think it’s important to spend a little while thinking about how I got cancer in the first place. What I wasn’t doing before my diagnosis is directly related to what I had to start doing afterward.

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As a Gen Xer, my childhood and upbringing we...

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5 Tips for Managing Neuropathy by Allison Goldsmith CETI OncoVie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist bladder cancer survivor cancer treatment chemo-induced neuropathy chemotherapy neuropathy neuropathy management peripheral neuropathy Apr 07, 2025

Neuropathy is a common side effect of cancer treatment, often affecting the hands and feet.
These symptoms can cause discomfort and impact daily life. Let’s talk about neuropathy and
explore ways to prevent and alleviate its symptoms.


What is neuropathy?
Neuropathy is nerve damage that disrupts the co...

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Exercise for Breast Cancer Warriors: A Black Woman's Guide to Healing - Adrienne Brown, OncoVie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist Mar 30, 2025

Hey, beautiful warriors! As a Black breast cancer survivor myself, I know the journey we face has its unique challenges.

One thing that helped me through every step of my battle was movement—yes, exercise!

I know what you're thinking: "Exercise? While I'm dealing with all this?" Trust me, I had th...

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