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The physical and mental benefits of exercise during chemo treatments

Fitness has been a constant in my life for the last 30+ years. Throughout its many forms – step aerobicizer, runner, triathlete, personal trainer, CrossFitter, yogi – exercise has been a big part of who I am. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2022, I felt like I lost almost all of […]

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Allergies and Natural Ways to Approach Them

Written by: Tiffany Balin, MSN, NP-C, ACHPN As we reach the peak allergy season in our area, consider things you can implement to help combat the symptoms associated with seasonal allergies. In Tennessee, allergy season typically starts late February and extends to late November. During this time, we can experience an increase in respiratory symptoms […]

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Your Microbiome and Cancer

Written by: Tiffany Balin, NP-C Our microbiome has been studied for many years but has become of more interest over the last few years.  What is the microbiome?  It is our individualized compilation of beneficial bacteria that live on, and within us. Keeping our microbiome healthy is important in order to keep us healthy and […]

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“The pace at which new therapies are moving brings hope that all blood cancer patients in the future will have great options for treatment.” – William Donnellan, M.D.

Written by William Donnellan, M.D. After going virtual last year, the annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting was back in person this past December in Atlanta, Georgia. At the annual ASH meeting, oncologists and researchers from all over the world come together to present the latest and greatest research in the field of blood […]

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How to help your fatigue at home

By Katie Johnson, MSN, AGPCNP-BC Fatigue is one of the most common complaints among cancer patients. It can effect patients’ quality of life and interfere with their daily activities, while being difficult to measure and hard to treat. Several things contribute to fatigue in cancer patients, including treatment and the disease itself. Fortunately, evidence shows […]

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