Nutritional needs and challenges are different for every cancer patient. Roswell Park's RDNs can make personalized recommendations to help you manage any side effects of treatment and stay healthy into the future.
Several years ago, I noticed a bump behind my knee. It began interfering with my daily activities, so I had my doctor take a look at it. She said it was just a cyst and nothing to worry about, but sent me to an orthopedist for further testing.
"If a person is very stressed — and unfortunately, stress such as anxiety increases if you get a cancer diagnosis — that may divert valuable energy that could be used for the anti-tumor immune response.”
Many cancer survivors report that they don't sleep well, even years after diagnosis. Getting a good night's sleep is important, because it boosts your immune system. Plan ahead to avoid sleep disruptions after Daylight Saving Time kicks in.
New research led by two researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center may lead to using immunotherapy in treating Black women with aggressive breast cancer.
Does having one type of cancer — even if it is successfully treated — increase your risk of developing a new, unrelated cancer in the future? Here's important information for cancer survivors, just in time for National Cancer Prevention Month in February.