Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong: Disrupting Cancer
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the developer of Abraxane—one of the leading cancer-fighting drugs, sat with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CBS’ 60 Minutes to discuss his unconventional strategies into turning cancer into a chronic disease and not a death sentence.
Food Safety During Cancer Treatment
Family and friends often want to lend a hand to someone going through cancer treatment. It’s a thoughtful gesture to drop off a dish so they don’t have to worry about cooking. People undergoing treatment for cancer often need to eat modified diets, both to stay safe and because some foods don’t agree with them. Here are […]
Turkey Tortellini Soup
Last month, we announced the launch of Cooking. Comfort. Care. Nourishment for the Pancreatic Cancer Fight in collaboration with Celgene, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and Chef Michael Ferraro. This educational and awareness program features tips for nutritional issues that pancreatic cancer patients and their caregivers may face. In our blog introducing this program, we mentioned […]
Introducing a New Diet Series
Eating is an essential activity that we all must do. Eating well is an essential activity to being, getting and keeping well. But what does it mean to eat well? Is it the same for all of us? How much science is behind the latest diet trends and what does that mean to me? Meals […]
The Financial “Side Effects” of Cancer Survivorship
Cancer treatment can cause a variety of nutrition-related side effects, and recently, researchers are focusing on the social and financial “side effects” that come with survivorship. Cancer survivorship rates in the United States continue to increase, with a predicted 18.1 million survivors by 2020. Increased screening for potential work and finance-related challenges and promotion of […]
Thankful For…
While marked by one day, Thanksgiving, the entire fall season is for me a time of reflection and introspection. Time to look back, take stock and start thinking about the new year just around the corner. In the most literal sense, as the weather gets colder, I think back to the balmy days of summer, […]
November: Month to Give Thanks
The month of November is a time to give thanks. It means turkey dinners, time with family and those after-Thanksgiving sales. But did you know that it’s also Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM)? Those of us who have been personally affected by lung cancer understand the importance of this month. Lung cancer advocates want to […]
Cooking. Comfort. Care. Nourishment for the Pancreatic Cancer Fight
At Savor Health, we believe that proper nutrition is an essential element in a comprehensive cancer care management program. This is why we are very excited to announce a new nutritional program, Cooking. Comfort. Care. Nourishment for the Pancreatic Cancer Fight, launched by Celgene Corporation in collaboration with a panel of experts, including Savor Health’s […]
Sweet Potato Recipes
Some people think of sweet potatoes as strictly a holiday ingredient, reserved for grandma’s famous marshmallow and brown sugar preparation, but really, they are an amazing ingredient to use all fall and winter long. Not only are they super healthy (packed with fiber, beta-carotene, and more), they are also incredibly filling and way more versatile […]
November: Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness
This November, we would like to highlight hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care play important roles in cancer care, but are unfortunately often underutilized. If used to their full advantage, they can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life of patients and caregivers.