Health and Wellness

Lynn Butterly, MD

How colorectal cancer can be preventable

Colorectal cancer is a preventable disease, but is still the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

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Mug cake recipes

Three delicious, easy and healthy no-bake mug cakes

In these video recipes, Oncology Dietitian Elise B. Cushman demonstrates three easy mug cakes you can make at home.

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Lung cancer screening guidelines increase age range to 50-80 years old and drop pack-year smoking history to 20 or more.

New screening guidelines aim to reduce lung cancer deaths

The American Cancer Society has opened the age range and updated smoking history guidelines in its latest lung cancer screening updates.

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Video recipe: Key lime yogurt bark

In this video, oncology dietitian Elise B. Cushman, RD, demonstrates how to make key lime yogurt bark.

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What to know about breast health

There are steps you can take to lower your risk of breast cancer. But if you are 1 of 8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer—what happens next?

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calcium foods

Calcium and cancer: Is there a connection?

Oncology dietitian Dianne Kelecy, MS, RD, LD, shares insight about the connection between calcium and cancer.

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Rian Hasson, MD

Breaking Down Rural Barriers to Early Lung Cancer Screening

NCCC takes a close look at rural barriers to early lung cancer screening and explores better access options.

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brussels sprouts

Early Winter Cooking

Chicken and rice soup, shredded brussels sprouts salad and chocolate cherry truffles prepared by oncology dietitian Elise Cushman, RD.

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Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet with Oncology Nutritionist, Hannah R. Wolf, RD, LD

The Mediterranean Diet is one of a series of educational events and classes held by the oncology dieticians at Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

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Elise Cushman chopping vegetables in the test kitchen at the Food Coop in Lebanon, NH

NCCC’s Seasonal Cooking Demonstration

Seasonal cooking classes show how to use the freshest fruits and vegetables that are not only packed with cancer-fighting nutrients but are also colorful, delicious and perfect for entertaining or a quiet meal at home.

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