Asian Lentil Soup

I love soups.  They are a convenient way to pack a lot of nutrition into an easy to eat and easy to digest package, which can be really important to cancer patients who may be encountering challenges in being able — or even wanting — to eat, and getting sufficient nutrition.  Soups are just easy to […]

Cancer Support Network Interview

I will be making a guest appearance on TREATMENT SOS with show host and author Joni Aldrich (www.jonialdrich.com) on Thursday, April 10th, 2:00-2:50 p.m. EST www.W4WN.com (Women 4 Women Network) and www.W4CS.com (Cancer Support Network). No downloads or Apps needed to listen. Treatment decisions are absolutely critical when facing a cancer diagnosis! These include setting […]

High-Protein Diets and Cancer

Among the fad diets that have gained popularity in recent years have been those focusing on a high-protein, low carbohydrate approach.  The weight-loss effects of such diets (such as the Atkins Diet) certainly have been shown, but what are the long-term effects of such diets?  In my forthcoming book, The Layman’s Guide to Surviving Cancer, […]

Contributing a Verse

Yesterday it was my birthday.  I celebrate my birthday, even though I am heading toward 50 (ok, I have a few more years).  In truth, I try to celebrate every day.  Why?  Because I owe it to the people who have helped get me here.  I owe it to the people who I met along […]

Daily Aspirin Use and Ovarian Cancer

A recent meta-analysis suggests that aspirin or NSAID use may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.