OutSmart Cancer® Blog

Caregiver Burnout is Real. Cancer Patients are  most often cared for by family members and loved ones. The emotional and physical strains of not only taking on the responsibilities that the patient may have performed,...

The most serious and deadly form of skin cancer is malignant melanoma. It is the leading cause of death from skin cancer because it is aggressive and fast growing and readily spreads (metastasizes) to other...

After Breast Cancer Treatment, many women are prescribed glucosamine and chondroitin for the relief of aromatase inhibitor related joint pain. Results of the study show that combined use of glucosamine and chondroitin are of benefit to...

An Ancient Chinese Herb, Reishi or Ganoderma, One of the Great Medicinal Healing Mushrooms has many gifts to offer Cancer Patients.   Ganoderma is one the the great Immune Modulating Tonics and has been used...

Active Against Cancer is a book about saving your own life, preserving your health and well being, one breath, one step at a time, during and after cancer treatment. The author, Nancy Brennan, is an ovarian...

The Bottom Line and the Good News is  MORE EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY = LESS CANCER RISK, less stress, increased weight loss, better sleep, improved mood, less risk of heart disease and a better quality of...

Cancer Patients Are At High Risk For Bone Loss. Chinese Herbs have been used historically and studied in modern times as a source of bone nourishing  plant substances that can support healthy bones in patients...

Can Breast Cancer and Colon Cancer Risk Be Reduced By Choosing  Heart Healthy Anti-Cancer Mediterranean Foods? Research suggests that food choices do make a difference and may lower cancer risk. The Super Healthy Mediterranean Diet...

Cancer survivors want one thing: to never have to go through the cancer experience again.  All cancer survivors worry about a recurrence.  All cancer survivors wish to survive and thrive and live long and well....

If Your Mother Had Cancer, Are You At Risk? What is The Role of Family History? Should You Get Tested? There is a link between mothers, daughters and cancer risk. A family history of certain...

National Cancer Survivor’s Day is Sunday June 2 , 2013.  Make it a day filled with inspiration, hope, gratitude, celebration, friends and family!! You can organize and host your own event!!! Excerpt from the National...

Safe Food Products Are A Must. In a prior blog post BPA Plastics Linked to Cancer we discussed the link between Bisphenol-A (BPA) plastics and coatings and increased risk of cancer. Now that the dangers of...