It is nearly impossible to find someone who doesn't have a family member or close friend affected by breast cancer. Worldwide, breast cancer accounts for approximately 23% of all cancers in women. Breast cancer is more than 100 times more common in women thanin men, although men tend to have poorer outcomes due to delays in diagnosis. It is very common for patients with a cancer diagnosis to have many questions about nutrition and diet. In fact, this is one of the main ways that you (or your loved one) can aid yourself in the battle with cancer. The cancer can inhibit your body's ability to...

It is nearly impossible to find someone who doesn't have a family member or close friend affected by lung cancer. Worldwide, lung cancer is the most common cancer in terms of both incidence and mortality. The population group most likely to develop lung cancer is people over 50 who have a history of smoking. In contrast to the mortality rate in men, which began declining more than 20 years ago, women's lung cancer mortality rates have been rising over the last decades, and are just recently beginning to stabilize. In the USA, the lifetime risk of developing lung cancer is 8% in men and 6% in...

Head and neck cancer (cancer of the mouth, tongue, and/or throat) is a malignant neoplasm originating from abnormal cells arising in tissues forming the pancreas. The most common type of head and neck cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which accounts for 95% of these tumors. This handbook is written for patients to aid them during their fight with head and neck cancer. It is common for patients with a cancer diagnosis to have many questions about the impact of nutrition and diet. In fact, this is one of the main ways that you (or your loved one) can aid yourself in the battle with cancer. The...

Pancreatic cancer is known to be an aggressive type of malignancy, and requires in many cases surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments. Because of the aggressive nature of this diagnosis, treatment of pancreatic cancer requires a multidisciplinary team of physicians and care providers, including specialists in dietary needs and nutrition. It is very common for patients with a cancer diagnosis to have many questions about nutrition and diet. In fact, this is one of the main ways that you (or your loved one) can aid yourself in the battle with cancer. The cancer can inhibit your body's...

For most patients, the words "you have breast cancer" are some of the most stressful that they have ever heard. In addition to being stressful for the person with the diagnosis, this can also be a challenging time for their family members, close friends, and loved ones. The diagnosis of one person can have a wide and lasting effect on many people. Most care providers know that it is impossible for anyone to face a breast cancer diagnosis and not have major stress added to their life and the lives of everyone who loves them. In fact, many patients state that cancer is the most difficult...

For most patients, the words "you have lung cancer" are some of the most stressful that they have ever heard. In addition to being stressful for the person with the diagnosis, this can also be a challenging time for their family members, close friends, and loved ones. The diagnosis of one person can have a wide and lasting effect on many people. Worldwide, lung cancer is the most common cancer in terms of both incidence and mortality. In 2008, there were 1.6 million new cases, and 1.4 million deaths due to lung cancer. The population group most likely to develop lung cancer is people over 50...

For most patients, the words "you have pancreatic cancer" are some of the most stressful they have ever heard. In addition to being stressful for the person with the diagnosis, this can also be a challenging time for family members, close friends, and loved ones. The diagnosis of one person can have a wide and lasting effect on many people. Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm originating from abnormal cells arising in tissues forming the pancreas. The most common type of pancreatic cancer, which accounts for 95% of these tumors, is adenocarcinoma. Pancreatic cancer is known to be an...