Women’s Health Initiative, those who had the best adherence to the American Cancer Society guidelines for weight control, diet, alcohol consumption, and physical activity showed a 22% lower risk of breast cancer than women with the lowest adherence, and
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review on healthy diets or the virtues of exercise? No. A detailed cardiovascular exam, with careful palpation of each peripheral pulse, and elaborate auscultation of the heart using the stethoscope in 18 different ways, as taught in DeGowin & DeGowin
Understanding Cancer Risk—Genes Matter!
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any comprehensive health insurance plan. In addition to knowing that you have a cancer-predisposing gene and undergoing appropriate screening, maybe you would also be motivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle through appropriate diet and exercise and
Survivorship: Healthy Lifestyles, Version 2.2014
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Lifestyles Healthy lifestyle habits, such as engaging in routine physical activity, maintaining a healthy diet and weight, and avoiding tobacco use, have been associated with improved health outcomes and quality of life. For some cancers, a healthy
Current Approaches in Familial Colorectal Cancer: A Clinical Perspective
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Survivorship: Tools for Transitioning Patients With Cancer
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-onset cancer. Guidance is also provided to help promote physical activity, a healthful diet and weight management, and proper immunizations in survivors and to facilitate care coordination to ensure that all needs are addressed. The NCCN Survivorship Panel is
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active lifestyle (At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days of the week). Activity recommendations may require modification based on treatment sequelae (i.e., ostomy, neuropathy). ➤ Consume a healthy diet with emphasis on plant
Microsatellite Instability and KRAS Mutation in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Prevalence, Geographic Discrepancies, and Outcomes From the National Cancer Database
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, which might be attributable to implementation of colonoscopic screening, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and changes in lifestyle and diet. 2 , 3 Concurrently, major advances have been made in CRC treatment, especially regarding the