Smart Gear that Gives Back
(Winter 2007)
Exercise can improve your health and well-being during and after cancer treatment.
If you’re headed to the gym or around the block, check out these items that might
just inspire your workout.
Reconnecting Through Pilates
(Winter 2007)
Breast cancer leaves many women feeling disconnected from their bodies and wary
of exercise. Pilates offers a gentle method to venture back toward physicality and
emotional health.
Powered by Pilates
(Winter 2007)
Two Pilates programs created specifically for survivors aim to instill confidence
and enhance physical well-being.
Pulling for Recovery…and for One Another
(Winter 2007)
The women of WeCanRow DC test their strength and their endurance while forging strong
bonds on the Anacostia and the Potomac rivers.
Give Me a D!
(Winter 2007)
As word about vitamin D and cancer prevention makes the news, here’s what you need
to know about the latest vitamin to hit the big time.
Body Wise News
(Winter 2007)
• Antioxidant Supplements Linked to Increased Rates of Skin Cancer in Women
• Exercise, Yoga Benefit Breast Cancer Survivors
• Rate of Colorectal Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy in First-degree Relatives
Needs Improvement
Healthy Eating Starts with Healthy Shopping (Fall 2007)
Grocery shopping with an eye toward choosing the most nutrient-dense foods is one
of the most important changes you can make when you or a loved one has been diagnosed
with cancer.
Dealing with Fatigue and the Inability to Eat (Fall 2007)
Cancer-treatment fatigue is more than just being tired
“Awaken the Dragon Within”
(Fall 2007)
Breast cancer survivors look to the 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition of dragon boat
racing for strength, support, and fun.
Body Wise News
(Fall 2007)
• Physical Activity Coupled with High Fruit and Vegetable Intake May Improve Breast
Cancer Survival
• Exercise Improves Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer
• Sister Study to Help Determine the Role of Environment and Genes in the Development
of Breast Cancer of Breast Cancer
Body Wise News
(Summer 2007)
• Low-dose Contraceptives Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer in the UK
• Room for Improvement in Screening of Patients with Family History of Colorectal
Cancer
• The Internet Influences Personal Health Management
• Periodic Health Exam Increases Likelihood of Cancer Screening
Support for Body and Soul
(Summer 2007)
The Libby Ross Foundation Yoga Program for Breast Cancer Survivors
A Game for Life
(Summer 2007)
LPGA Golf Clinics for Women benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and empower women
to take charge of their breast health and their professional lives.
Nutrition Report
(Summer 2007)
A Boost Against Bladder Cancer
Nutrition Report: Get Green for Spring (Spring 2007)
From nutrient research to nutritious recipes, support your health with wise food
selections.
Team Survivor
(Spring 2007)
An organization determined to bring self-esteem and fitness to women diagnosed with
cancer also delivers friendship, support, and a new outlook to its grateful members.
Body Wise News
(Spring 2007)
• HPV Vaccination Expected to Have Large Impact on Cervical Cancer Rates
• Physical Activity May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk in Female Smokers
• Medicare Coverage of Colonoscopy Increased Early Detection of Colon Cancer in
Elderly
• Long-term Strenuous Activity Protects Against ER-negative Breast Cancer
Recipes (Spring
2007)
• Apple Ginger Tea
• Green Tea Miso Soup
Carbs and Cancer
(Winter 2006)
The debate over whether carbohydrates are a positive or a negative part of a healthy
diet has been heated in recent years. It’s helpful to know that the primary role
of “carbs” is to provide energy. Understanding the role of carbohydrates in a healthy
diet is particularly important for cancer patients because cancer cells require
a lot of energy. Effectively managing your body’s intake of its preferred fuel—carbohydrates—will
also help control the fuel available for cancer cells.
Body Wise News
(Winter 2006)
• Annual Computed Tomography May Significantly Decrease Deaths from Lung Cancer
• Aerobic Exercise Maintains Red Blood Cell Levels During Radiation Therapy
A Few Recipes for a Whole-Foods Diet
(Winter 2006)
Guidelines for Effective Weight Loss and Weight
Gain During Cancer Treatment (Fall 2006)
Maintaining a healthy body weight and making good food choices that give your body
the right nutrients can sometimes be a challenge. But if you’re preparing for cancer
treatment, now more than ever is the time to focus on your body’s nutritional needs.
The fact is that maintaining a healthy body weight may contribute to your recovery
and the success of your treatment plan.
Reasons to Walk, Ride, Run, or Row
(Fall 2006)
You probably already know that regular physical activity reduces your risk of heart
disease. What you may not know is that exercise has important cancer-related benefits
as well. Exercise may reduce your risk of developing certain common types of cancer.
In addition, if you’ve already been diagnosed with cancer, exercise can help you
feel better during and after treatment. Cancer survivors who are physically active
report improved fitness, reduced fatigue, increased vigor, improved quality of life,
and reduced depression and anxiety.1 So, whether you’re interested in cancer prevention,
have recently been diagnosed, are undergoing treatment, or are a longtime survivor,
you’ll want to be aware of the benefits of regular exercise.
Body Wise News
(Fall 2006)
• "Female Smokers at Increased Risk of Developing Lung Cancer but Lower Risk
of Death than Male Smokers"
• "Smoking Marijuana Does Not Increase Risk of Lung or Head-and-neck Cancers"
• "Further Evidence That Physical Activity May Reduce Recurrences and Deaths
from Colon Cancer"
Recipes: Weight Gain
(Fall 2006)
The following recipes are from More Smoothies for Life by Daniella Chace (Random
House, 2007). For best results, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor
and purée until smooth. Served chilled.
Recipes: Weight Loss
(Fall 2006)
The following recipes are from More Smoothies for Life by Daniella Chace (Random
Fresh parsley, mint, and lemon juice are the bright flavors that make this Lebanese
dish so popular. Quinoa cooks quickly; it is easy to digest, high in fiber, and
fairly high in protein. It’s also delicious!
Tips: Tips for Adding Nuts and Seeds
to Your Diet (Fall 2006)
Tips: A Few More Tips
(Fall 2006)
Foods that taste sweet should be eaten only on a full stomach. Drink eight to 10
glasses of (preferably filtered) water per day.
The Immune Supportive Diet
(Fall 2006)
Diet. Nobody wants to hear the word. Mere mention of some of the trendy diets grabbing
headlines today will send people running from the room in search of carbohydrates
to ease their protein-induced nightmares. And if you’re facing a cancer diagnosis,
or if you’re caring for someone who is, a diet that focuses on anything but providing
you with sound nutrition and support for your immune system really isn’t worth your
time. The truth is, diet doesn’t have to be a four-letter word.
Fat and Fiction
(Summer 2006)
Our diets comprise three macro-nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and dietary fats.
Most dietary fats come from animal sources such as meats, dairy, and eggs, but they
may also be found in plant sources, including nuts, seeds, avocados, and flaxseed.
Each of these foods contains different types of oils that are associated with a
variety of activities in the body, including the suppression or encouragement of
cancer.