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A Sitting Duck (Part 3) - by Jude Meche advanced cancer breast cancer recurrence breast cancer treatments cachexia cancer cachexia cancer fatigue cancer prevention cancer treatment cancer treatment side-effects depression disease prevention exercise oncology hodgkins lymphoma oncology exercise Jun 06, 2025

Tricky Treatments


While undergoing treatment for the first time, I did not have a plan for staying active, but I was
lucky enough to make the right choices. Not every cancer patient will be able to maintain an
almost fully active lifestyle like I was, but every cancer patient should strive to be as a...

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84% Inactive: Confronting the Crisis of Physical Inactivity Among Cancer Survivors - Andrea Leonard, MS, CES, CPT advanced cancer anti-inflammatory diet bone density brain fog brca1 brca2 breast cancer recovery breast cancer treatments cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer exercise training institute cancer recurrence cancer rehab cancer rehabilitation cancer related fatigue cancer treatment side-effects exercise oncology inactivity oncology exercise oncovie cancer exercise specialist Jun 04, 2025

Recent research in 2025 underscores the critical role of physical activity throughout the cancer journey—from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship. Despite growing evidence of its benefits, many cancer patients remain insufficiently active, potentially missing out on improved outcomes and quality...

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How to Overcome Barriers to Exercise as a Cancer Patient - Andrea Leonard, MS, CES, CPT cancer comorbidities cancer exercise cancer exercise guidelines cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer exercise training institute cancer prevention diet cancer survivorship cancer treatment side-effects disease prevention exercise exercise oncology nutrition after cancer treatment oncology exercise Jun 04, 2025

Exercise isn’t just safe for people with cancer—it’s therapeutic. But despite its proven benefits, most patients face emotional, physical, logistical, or psychological obstacles that stop them from moving. The good news? These barriers can be addressed with the right tools, support, and mindset.

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The Rise of Tanning Beds in the 1980s and Their Lasting Link to Skin Cancer - Andrea Leonard 1980's basal cell basal cell carcinoma non-melanoma skin cancer squamous cell squamous cell carcinoma sun sun damage suntan tanning tanning bed tanning beds uv index uv rays May 28, 2025

In the pursuit of beauty, trends come and go—but some leave more than just a cultural imprint. One such trend is the popularity of tanning beds, which began surging in the 1980s. Marketed as a glamorous, convenient way to achieve a sun-kissed glow year-round, indoor tanning quickly became a staple i...

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Risks, Prevention, and the Power of Early Detection basal cell carcinoma broad-spectrum sun screen climate change melanoma moh's micrographic moles non-melanoma skin cancer ozone depletion skin skin cancer skin cancer awareness month squamous cell carcinoma sunblock sunburn tanning beds tanning industry uv exposure uv index uv protection uv rays May 28, 2025

As warmer weather draws us outdoors, May serves as a vital reminder that our skin—the body’s largest organ—needs consistent care and protection. Skin Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in May, is a public health campaign aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of skin can

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Put On Your Own Mask First - Vanessa Waithe-Golland advanced cancer bladder cancer survivor breast cancer diagnosis breast cancer thriver breast cancer treatments cancer fatigure cancer prevention cancer prevention diet cancer-fighting foods chemo chemotherapy depression fckcancer fuckcancer hairloss healthy diet immunity immunocompromization mask meditation nutrition reiki stress May 15, 2025

We've all heard the instructions on aircraft – “put on your own mask first before you help others”.  In a very similar way, we hear that professionals trained in first aid should always look after themselves first and foremost in any emergency situation.

We're all happy to comply, and to adopt thes...

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How are Cancer and Diabetes Related? - Andrea Leonard anti-inflammatory diet bladder cancer survivor cancer prevention cancer prevention diet diabetes diabetes prevention diet disease prevention disease prevention diet healthy diet inflammation insulin resistance stress management systemic inflammation May 13, 2025

Cancer and diabetes are two distinct medical conditions, but there are some indirect connections between them. Here are a few ways in which cancer and diabetes can be related:

Shared Risk Factors:

  • Obesity: Both cancer and type 2 diabetes have been linked to obesity. People with obesi...
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May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month - Andrea Leonard basal cell basal cell carcinoma melanoma melanoma prevention merkel cell carcinoma skin cancer skin cancer prevention skin cancer prevention ideas squamous cell squamous cell carcinoma sunblock sunscreen tan tanning tanning beds May 13, 2025

Non-melanoma skin cancer:

Non-melanoma skin cancer is a very common cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people diagnosed each year. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are non-melanoma skin cancers, are the most common types of skin cancer. Non-melanoma ski

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Proper Care & Feeding of the Cancer Caregiver - Andrea Leonard advanced cancer breast cancer diagnosis breast cancer patient breast cancer treatments cancer acceptance cancer caregiver cancer fear cancer patients caregiver carer depression end of life fear of death fear of dying health care team hospice hospice care late-stage cancer life expectancy metastatic cancer morbidity on death and dying pain pain management stage 4 stage four stage four cancer terminal cancer May 13, 2025

There is an important component that may include emotional and spiritual support.

There are many feelings that arise from the moment someone is told “you have cancer,” until the day they complete treatment and beyond. Just being there to listen and let them know you are there for them is critical. ...

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FREE KinetIQ Academy Session - Addressing 'Chemobrain' with Exercise & Cognitive Interventions advanced cancer attention defecit brain fog brain health breast cancer treatments cancer-related cognitive impairment caregiver chemobrain chemotherapy chemotherapy side effects cognition cognitive decline cognitive function cognitive health cognitive impairment cognitive interventions cognitive stimulation dementia difficulty concentratiing executive function memory loss memory lpases mental fatigue mental fog ryan glatt treatment side effects May 13, 2025

Featuring Brain Health Coach & Neuroscience Expert, Ryan Glatt

Cancer survivors often face more than just physical recovery—many experience lingering cognitive challenges often referred to as “chemobrain.” Memory lapses, trouble focusing, and mental fog are common yet frustrating side effects of ca...

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A Sitting Duck (Part 2) - by Jude Meche bone density brain fog breast cancer recovery cancer causing cancer prevention cancer risk diabetes diabetes prevention dietary guidance dietician disease prevention heart disease hodgkins hodgkins lymphoma lethargy lymphoma metabolic disorders osteoporosis osteoporosis prevention sedentary lifestyle Apr 21, 2025

Before delving into my recovery from cancer, I think it’s important to spend a little while
thinking about how I got cancer in the first place. What I wasn’t doing before my
diagnosis is directly related to what I had to start doing afterward.

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Having learned how to sit and stay, I put thos...

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