This was a large, well done study that confirms that smoke is smoke, and that cigarettes, cigars and any other form of inhaled tobacco byproduct is a carcinogen. Even though most think that cigar smoke is inhaled less than cigarette smoke and therefore is safer, there is still a sufficient amount absorbed to cause cancer. The Cancer Care Program has been meeting with several hospital departments to work on a plan to coordinate community events and educational programs. The Cancer Care Program is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Dr. George Bowers and Dr. Deborah Katz as they open their practice of Hematology and Oncology at Cooley Dickinson. They will officially be open for business on October 2.
Many people have concerns about proper nutrition and cancer treatment.
The Aspen Center for Patient Education provides us with some insights about why nutrition is so important during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is really important to eat well during cancer treatment. Eating healthy foods, especially food with lots of protein and calories, may help people feel better during their treatments. Losing weight is a common problem for people with a cancer diagnosis undergoing treatment. Losing too much weight may cause one to lose strength and feel more fatigued.