Cancer and Beyond: Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Cancer Survivors

Cancer and beyond: healthy lifestyle choices for cancer survivors.

Healthy Lifestyle and Cancer Prevention

This article will review the current scientific evidence that supports the role of diet and physical activity in the prevention of cancer. The reader will be able to: • Understand the multistep process of cancer development; • Describe the current evidence that supports the role of diet and physical activity in cancer prevention; • State the current dietary and physical activity guidelines for ...

Looking beyond recurrence: comorbidities in cancer survivors.

Cancer recurrence is a very real concern for cancer survivors. Surveillance for recurrence and vigilance for development of new cancers are top priorities during follow-up visits after active treatment ends. However, the cancer survivor also is at risk for the development of comorbid conditions. These conditions, including obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, menopause, decreased bone mass, hyperte...

Sexual Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors

Background: Approximately 12.3 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. Breast cancer is accompanied by alternation in body image and worries about sexual attractiveness. Thus, sexual life of breast cancer survivor’s needs special attention. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of breast cancer on women’s sexual function.  ...

Rehabilitation in Cancer Survivors: Interaction Between Lifestyle and Physical Activity