10 Tips for Eating Right – Affordably
Posted July 1st, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
As US food prices continue to rise, shoppers are challenged to find more economical ways to buy groceries and prepare healthy meals. Here are 10 tips for stretching your food dollar.
Don’t Go Alone When the Diagnosis is Cancer
Posted June 26th, 2013
Bob Riter
It’s important to have someone with you at doctor’s appointments when you’re dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
OncoLink Poll: Did you take a vacation while on cancer treatment?
Posted June 24th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
OncoLink vacation poll
Vegetable Tart Recipe
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
I admit it, I am a meat lover, but I am trying to get on the “meatless Monday” train – maybe not always Monday, but I try to make at least 2 of our family weekday meals meatless each week.
Adjusting to the New Normal
Posted June 19th, 2013
Bob Riter
“The new normal” is a phrase used to describe how life changes for some people who have been through cancer.
CancerLand Bookshelf: The Cancer Poetry Project 2
Posted June 13th, 2013
Alysa Cummings
OncoLink book review by Alysa Cummings: The Cancer Poetry Project 2: More Poems by Cancer Patients and Those Who Love Them.
What to Say When Cancer Returns
Posted June 12th, 2013
Bob Riter
When cancer returns, the focus usually shifts from curing the cancer to controlling the cancer. It’s an entirely different situation from the initial diagnosis, and both patient and health professionals know it.
Blueberries Pack a Powerful Punch
Posted June 10th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Summer is blueberry season and there is nothing like fresh blueberries to top off a bowl of cereal, bake in a pie, or just enjoy on their own. These are just a few tasty ways to celebrate summer.
Questions Every Patient Should Ask
Posted June 6th, 2013
Bob Riter
These three questions sound simple, but they aren’t asked nearly enough. It’s more than OK to ask – it’s encouraged!
Broccoli: Bursting with Benefits
Posted June 3rd, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
This cruciferous vegetable is full of powerful nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and fiber. Enjoy this recipe for Meatless Monday or any day.