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Benefits of Individual Counseling

2021-03-16T15:14:20-07:00

A counselor can be a great help when you are adjusting to a cancer diagnosis. Face-to-face or telephone counseling provides a safe space to share strong emotions and examine ways to overcome challenges. Learn new ways to cope with cancer A cancer diagnosis can be devastating and the days following can be thrown into chaos. [...]

Benefits of Individual Counseling2021-03-16T15:14:20-07:00

Exercise Program: 5 Tips for People With Cancer

2024-02-17T15:00:14-08:00

The role exercise plays in cancer care is becoming increasingly important. Exercise is known to be safe and helpful for cancer survivors during and after treatment, and oncologists and their teams continue to recommend it for their patients. Oncology rehabilitation programs are growing and are now considered to be part of standard cancer care. [...]

Exercise Program: 5 Tips for People With Cancer2024-02-17T15:00:14-08:00

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test: Understand Your Results

2021-06-01T09:35:18-07:00

A complete blood count (CBC) is a test that counts the cells that make up your blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Your doctor may order a CBC as part of a routine checkup or to: Check for anemia, a condition that causes you to have fewer red blood cells than usual [...]

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test: Understand Your Results2021-06-01T09:35:18-07:00

Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk

2021-03-17T15:29:06-07:00

Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making changes such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular screenings. You've probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes a specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study is advised against in another. Often, what's known about cancer prevention is still evolving. However, it's well-accepted that your [...]

Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk2021-03-17T15:29:06-07:00

Mom Beats Breast Cancer with SEF Chemo

2021-03-17T15:47:17-07:00

Defying the diagnosis: Local mom turns to unconventional treatment to beat breast cancer by Deni Hawkins | Thursday, March 28th 2019 MERIDIAN, Idaho (CBS 2 News) — Last summer, a Meridian mother was diagnosed with a rare form of stage four breast cancer, and was told she had less than a year to live. Today, [...]

Mom Beats Breast Cancer with SEF Chemo2021-03-17T15:47:17-07:00

The Benefits of Group Therapy for Cancer Patients

2021-03-16T15:39:15-07:00

Group therapy is extremely similar to one-on-one therapy, and many Americans are using it as an alternative to individual therapy. You are surrounded by members who have also recently gone through a similar experience or act and are now aligned on the same journey. Nowadays there are group therapies hosted through national organizations like Alcoholics [...]

The Benefits of Group Therapy for Cancer Patients2021-03-16T15:39:15-07:00

Does Drinking Alcohol Affect My Risk of Cancer?

2021-03-17T15:34:18-07:00

Alcohol can increase the risk of some types of cancer, especially when combined with other risk factors, such as smoking. Even light alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of oral cancer, cancer of the pharynx, and breast cancer in women, when compared with nondrinkers and those who drink only on occasion. Moderate to heavy (but not [...]

Does Drinking Alcohol Affect My Risk of Cancer?2021-03-17T15:34:18-07:00

Should I Eat More High-Fiber Foods to Prevent Cancer?

2021-03-18T15:50:13-07:00

Should I Eat More High-Fiber Foods to Prevent Cancer? For most people, that’s a big YES, particularly when it comes to prevention of and survival with colorectal cancer. It's also shown promise with trials for prostate, lung, and ovarian cancers. Although studies show mixed results, most support the current recommendation of getting approximately 25 grams [...]

Should I Eat More High-Fiber Foods to Prevent Cancer?2021-03-18T15:50:13-07:00

Individual and Group Cancer Support Resources

2021-03-16T15:36:01-07:00

Having cancer is hard. It impacts the person with cancer and their loved ones. Having cancer affects the physical, social, emotional and spiritual parts of life, and the best cancer care includes more than a medical treatment. There are many types of support available for cancer patients. We've compiled a list—of one-on-one support, support groups, [...]

Individual and Group Cancer Support Resources2021-03-16T15:36:01-07:00
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