Nutrition Q&A: Nutrient rich Hemp seeds
Q. Can I really eat Hemp? How can something used for weaving baskets be healthy for me and is it safe for breast cancer patients/survivors? A. I’m with you. I’ll be honest, baskets are the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word hemp. Never in a million years would I have […]
Patient Perspective: Vicki Furmanek
It’s pretty unusual to meet a breast cancer survivor who doesn’t remember the exact details of receiving her diagnosis. Mine was on February 27, 2013 at 1:43 in the afternoon. I’ve since been told that the sequence of 1,4,3 means I Love You (based on the number of letters in the words). And believe me, […]
Nutrition Q&A: Blueberries, the Powerhouse Berry!
It’s July, it’s hot, it’s humid, but look on the bright side, it’s blueberry season. Summertime may mean hot and humid days, but it also means gardens flowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. June-July is peak blueberry season. Blueberries are naturally sweet and provide a wealth of nutritional benefits. Not only are blueberries an excellent […]
Evidence Update: Report from the National Institute of Health Oncology Rehabilitation Symposium
The National Institute of Health (NIH) convened a meeting of research experts in the field of cancer rehabilitation at the NIH in Bethesda, MD in June. The purpose of this rehabilitation symposium was to disseminate the findings of an expert group comprised of clinical and research NIH Staff, and nationally recognized experts in cancer rehabilitation […]
