According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there is growing evidence that diet, physical activity, and related factors can help some cancer survivors live longer, lower their risk of the cancer returning (or a new cancer developing), and limit some side effects of treatment. It can also lower their risk…more.
In our last edition, we introduced you to one of the unsung heroes of a cancer patient’s care team: the oncology pharmacist. In this edition of Real World Health Care, we’re shining the spotlight on another member of a patient’s professional care team: the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). RDNs are…more.
Proper nutrition is crucial for everyone. Healthy foods fuel our bodies and minds, help us grow and thrive, and can even play a role in warding off disease. Unfortunately, millions of Americans don’t get proper nutrition because they are food insecure, meaning they can’t access or afford sufficient nutritious food.…more.
In 2018, Dr. Dhagash Joshi, MD, came to a career-changing realization in his role as a hospitalist physician at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, California. His hospital, located near several large and growing cancer centers, was seeing an influx of oncology patients with complex needs. In caring for…more.
