Leaves outside the windows at the Block Center have turned autumnal shades of red, orange and yellow and are now tumbling from the trees, signaling the arrival of the cooler season. And since fall is on the calendar for ovarian cancer awareness, this seems an apt time to pay attention to healthy fall foods … Continued
It’s no secret — we know from repeated research that low or inadequate levels of vitamin D have been connected with poorer survival in breast cancer (and in other cancers.) But the reverse is equally well known: Vitamin D has valuable functions in the body that contribute to better survival and enhanced health. In … Continued
Pictured: Liz Gold, Registered Dietitian at The Block Center preparing the soup Ingredients Mirepoix (1 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced carrots) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 12oz. can dice fire roasted tomatoes 1 cup cauliflower florets 2 Cups of various veggies you have in your fridge (zucchini, yellow squash, and … Continued
Contrary to supplement naysayers, a study from Roswell Park Cancer Institute demonstrated that taking certain multivitamins before breast cancer diagnosis is linked to a significant 40% reduction in peripheral neuropathy, painful damage to the nerves in hands and/or feet that can be caused by a chemo drug Taxol (paclitaxel). Further findings were that … Continued
Looking for a fun dip for your upcoming party? We have just the thing! Homemade Pico de Gallo Salsa and Guacamole (Note: The amounts below are all estimations, you can add or subtract as you like for the taste you prefer.) Pico de Gallo Ingredients: 6 or 7 medium Roma tomatoes, diced 4 Tbsp … Continued
Dear Patients of the Block Center, We are very pleased to announce that on Monday, September 18, Dr. Sangeetha Nimmagadda will be joining our medical team. She will be a strong member of our professional oncology group: She is board certified in oncology and hematology with medical training at University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, … Continued
6-8 medium golden delicious or other baking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1 pinch sea salt 2 tablespoons pure agave nectar ½ teaspoon cinnamon In a large bowl, gently mix agave, cinnamon and pinch of sea salt with apple slices. Spoon apple slices into bottom crust. Roll out top crust between 2 sheets of … Continued
Restful, restorative sleep is the foundation for your mental and physical well-being. But for many cancer patients, anxious, sleepless nights (followed by lethargic days) are all too common. Read on for tips to help you replace those nights with restful sleep and healthful activity. Don’t lose sleep over losing sleep! What has long been considered … Continued
Why is it imperative that people diagnosed with Celiac Disease avoid all gluten? One key reason – eating gluten foods multiples their risk of serious heart disease. For celiac sufferers any food with gluten produces severe intestinal inflammation and, in turn, antibodies that disable enzymes throughout the vascular system (transglutaminase). This chain of events causes … Continued
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Though family history can increase one’s risk of colon cancer, the majority of people who are diagnosed have no family history of the disease. Here are steps … Continued