The initial shock of the cancer diagnosis is nothing less than earth-shattering.  As many patients have told me over the years, the diagnosis can impact your whole being with terrifying force, leaving you grief-stricken and traumatized.  About half of all cancer patients experience clinically significant anxiety and depression.  And in many cases, according to some … Continued

Each month, we post several delicious and healthy recipes on our facebook page.  This month, our dietitians have shared some of their Thanksgiving favorites including a yummy Pumpkin Hummus and the Salmon dish below.  All of our delicious recipes can be found at our Life Over Cancer facebook page under the “Block Resources” tab and … Continued

If you haven’t already seen the link on our facebook page, you will likely find Kris Carr’s vlog posting on November 12 well worth a look: http://crazysexylife.com/2010/vlog-16-exercise-vacation/ I thought it important to take a moment and clarify a few details about my “exercise prescription,” as she calls it; specifically, what I call “recovery aerobics.”

We’d like to share a wonderful letter that a patient, Bob Linden, wrote, with the hope of inspiring others who are also fighting cancer.  It is beautifully written and speaks to the power of courage and the human spirit.  We’re grateful that he has shared it with us and you. Written by Bob Linden My … Continued

Quantity and quality of fats can influence your long-term outcome. “Can the amount and type of fat I eat affect how I respond to my treatment and whether I stay in remission?”  I bet I hear this question about the cancer-fighting potential of diet from new patients entering my clinic at least twice a week.  … Continued

It has been known for some time that eating fruits and vegetables reduces cancer risks.  In fact, when it comes to cancer prevention, health experts have long recommended a diet that is heavy on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based proteins.  Also, when it comes to fats, the recommendation has been to restrict foods high … Continued

Hi readers, We have been posting new content every week on Tuesday, but yesterday we were unable to do so.  We apologize for the unfortunate delay and promise to get a new post up as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Life Over Cancer – Book Excerpt (Introduction and Chapter 1) Instructions: To flip pages, click the thin line to the right or left of the page. To zoom and view in fullscreen, click the middle of the page. What the experts are saying: “I believe in Keith’s program and would go to the Block Center … Continued

There has been much written about soy consumption and a possible link to breast cancer.  Recently, a woman posted a comment to our blog from October 6th, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to ask if her consumption of soy drinks had perhaps caused her breast cancer, a hypothesis set forth by her oncologist.  We … Continued

In a recent post, I discussed chronomodulated chemotherapy, which is the infusion of drugs at optimal times to improve treatment sensitivity and tolerance.  A broader definition would include the synchronizing of the administration of chemotherapy drugs to a patient’s individual internal clock, or biological rhythm.  Research suggests that doing so can maximize the effectiveness of … Continued