Issue #71, November, 2012

Tap Into Holiday Cheer

For many people, the holiday season is a time filled with joy, family and celebration. However, if you have recently been diagnosed with cancer or you are currently going through treatment, the holiday season may also be a time of stress and uncertainty.

There are some simple ways to combat these concerns, to help you relax and enjoy the good tidings the holidays can bring.

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Healthy Eating Over the Holidays

Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah or New Year’s, the winter holidays often involve friends, family and festive meals. If you’re currently going through cancer treatment, eating might not be the first thing on your mind. However, staying nourished during treatment is extremely important to your overall health, as the right foods food can give you the strength necessary to fight your cancer.

During this time, your body is going to need more fuel than normal, in order to repair rapidly from the effects of treatments such as surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. Therefore, you’ll want to give your body a constant supply of nutrients, including calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals.

Here are some tips about what to include – and what to avoid – in your diet over the holidays to help you stay strong and healthy.

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Cancer in the News

•	Doctors Often Misinterpret Patients' Wishes
•	Improving Quality of Life for Brain Tumor Patients
•	Nanoparticles: An Innovative Approach to Lung Cancer
•	Immune-Boosting Holiday Cooking

Recipe of the Month

Try this healthy and easy fruity couscous salad recipe to add fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates into your holiday meal.

Did You Know?

Good nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight are very important during cancer treatment. Learn more about nutritional support.

Survivor Story

Looking for inspiration this holiday season? Watch Beth Gomez discuss her battle with stage III colon cancer.

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Tap Into Holiday Cheer

Healthy Eating Over the Holidays