Cancer survival rates indeed continue to rise with ever-evolving improvements in prevention, early detection, and treatment. However, it is essential to note that cancer risk can largely be attributed to lifestyle factors such as smoking, physical inactivity, inadequate nutrition, as well as certain environmental exposures.......
19 August, 2020
NOW OFFERING SPACEOAR™ HYDROGEL TO BENEFIT PATIENTS UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR PROSTATE CANCER Pendleton, OR: Eastern Oregon Cancer Center at Pendleton (EOCC) announced today it has added a new pre-treatment option, SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel – the first and only FDA-cleared spacer to help reduce the radiation......
02 June, 2020
Smoothies can provide a vast array of much-needed nutrients for individuals undergoing cancer treatment, especially for those with mouth or throat pain, difficulty chewing or swallowing, nausea, fatigue, or unintentional weight loss. To simplify the endless combinations of ingredients, try choosing at least 1 item......
20 May, 2020
When undergoing cancer treatment, it’s important to stay adequately nourished in order to avoid malnutrition. In our current public health challenge created by COVID-19, it may become necessary for cancer patients to isolate at home between cancer care appointments. Stocking up on nutritious foods is......
30 April, 2020
A cancer diagnosis is life-changing; treatment suppresses the immune system which can make patients more vulnerable to infections. With the current pandemic, COVID-19, many are asking if they should start or continue cancer treatment. COVID-19 risks are evaluated on a case by case basis. If......
14 April, 2020
UNDERSTANDING THE LINK & WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT While you may hear mostly about efforts to find the cure for cancer, discovering the causes remains one of the most critical steps of the process. Since there are many of types of cancer, finding......
07 March, 2019