Nutrition Q&A: Fad Diets–How to spot them
Q: Losing weight seems to always show up on my list of New Year’s resolutions. Any advice? A: Fad diets are not the route to go. It’s New Year’s resolution time. For most, losing weight is near the top of the list. Being an ideal body weight has many health benefits especially when it comes […]
Patient Perspective: Cassandra Wilson
Why me? How? I’m too young! These were the thoughts going through my mind. I had just met a wonderful young lady, a two time cancer survivor, in September 2014, at a radio station engagement who was speaking on cancer and early detection. So she had me thinking, and I decided to check for lumps. […]
Nutrition Q&A: Vitamin C during cold and flu season?
 Q.  Do you recommend taking a Vitamin C supplement during cold and flu season? A.  Found in more foods than just citrus! Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a water soluble vitamin and a powerful antioxidant. Its main role in our bodies is to maintain connective tissue, including bones, blood vessels and skin. During the […]
Patient Perspective: Christy Woods
My breast cancer journey began in March 2014 with the detection of a lump in my left breast. A biopsy yielded DCIS and an ultrasound indicated 3 tumors. I let family and friends know and I got lots of love, care and support through my 8 chemotherapy treatments, mastectomy, and 30 radiation treatments. While in […]
