Health and Wellness

Nourishing a Healthy Immune System Before, During and After Cancer
Oncology Dietitian Nicole Parker shares tips on powering up your immune system through food and lifestyle choices to ward off infection and optimize cancer therapy.

Answers to 9 Common Questions About Getting Cancer Survivors the Care They Need
Surviving cancer has different meanings for different people. What matters more than how someone defines being a survivor is getting the right care and support. A cancer survivorship care program can help.

Breast Density and Its Connection to Breast Cancer
Breast cancer experts explain what “dense breasts” are, why they are difficult to read on a mammogram, and when to consider supplemental screening options.

What Most People Say Is the Worst Part of a Colonoscopy
Gastroenterologist Audrey Calderwood, MD, MS, explains why “prep hesitancy” is a big driver of lower colorectal cancer screening rates and introduces some new options for this preventative procedure.

The Mediterranean Diet and Cancer
Can the Mediterranean diet help prevent cancer? This “tried and true” diet option has protective health benefits for everyone.

Walking Lowers Your Cancer Risk
Among other health benefits, research shows that taking regular walks can lower the risk for several cancers.

Video Recipe: Better-for-you Banana Bread Muffins
Oncology dietitian Elise B. Cushman, RD, whips up this bakery favorite with a nutritional twist.

Small Changes Toward Big Impact in Rural Lung Cancer Screening
A new project shifts perceptions and empowers patients to take an active role in their own lung health.

Common Questions About Prostate Cancer and Treatment Updates
Dartmouth Health urologist Lawrence M. Dagrosa, MD, answers common questions about prostate cancer, and shares insight on the latest research and treatment options.

Resources for Cancer Survivors
Resources are available to cancer survivors this Cancer Survivor Month and all year long.