OncoLink Cancer Blogs http://www.oncolink.org/blogs Blogs from OncoLink Cancer Resources Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Mushroom Medley Side Dish http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/mushroom-medley-side-dish/ http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/mushroom-medley-side-dish/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:39 +0000 OncoLink Editorial Team http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/?p=5133 Mushrooms are bursting with health-promoting compounds and are rich in potassium.

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]]> http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/mushroom-medley-side-dish/feed/ 0 I’ve got cancer and you want me to exercise??! http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/ive-got-cancer-and-you-want-me-to-exercise/ http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/ive-got-cancer-and-you-want-me-to-exercise/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:00 +0000 Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/?p=5163 People undergoing cancer treatment can - and should - exercise! It can provide relief from fatigue, pain, weight gain, insomnia and a whole host of issues people commonly experience.

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]]> http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/ive-got-cancer-and-you-want-me-to-exercise/feed/ 0 Ten Years http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/ten-years/ http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/ten-years/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:36 +0000 Rodney Warner, JD http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/?p=5128 I had an allogeneic bone marrow transplant ten years ago this month. I managed to get into remission number three in March 2003.

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]]> http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/love-in-the-afternoon/feed/ 0 Cancer Goes to the Beach! http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/cancer-goes-to-the-beach/ http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/cancer-goes-to-the-beach/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 13:11:49 +0000 OncoLink Editorial Team http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/?p=5140 Just because you are going through cancer treatment doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a summer vacation.

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]]> http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/cancer-goes-to-the-beach/feed/ 0 Managing the Side Effects of Hormonal Therapies for Breast Cancer http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/managing-the-side-effects-of-hormonal-therapies-for-breast-cancer/ http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/managing-the-side-effects-of-hormonal-therapies-for-breast-cancer/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:06:12 +0000 OncoLink Editorial Team http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/?p=5106 Whether you are undergoing hormonal therapy or are considering it with your healthcare provider, understanding the possible side effects and how to manage them effectively will help you minimize discomfort and lessen the impact on your day-to-day life.

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]]> http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/managing-the-side-effects-of-hormonal-therapies-for-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 Parking Lot Moment http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/parking-lot-moment/ http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/index.php/2013/05/parking-lot-moment/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:53 +0000 Bob Riter http://www.oncolink.org/blogs/?p=5122 You're initially stunned when you hear the words, "You have cancer." Your brain freezes and things are a blur for at least a few minutes.

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