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My Path to Becoming a Radiation Therapist

WEBCourtney is a Radiation Therapist at Penn Medicine in the Department of Radiation Oncology. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy from …

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URL: https://blogs.oncolink.org/2020/11/my-path-to-becoming-a-radiation-therapist/

Coping with Cancer in the Classroom: 504 Accommodations and

WEBChristina is a clinical oncology social worker who joined the OncoLink team in 2014. Christina blogs about resources available to the cancer community, as well as …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Wellness Programs and the Unwell

WEBRodney Warner, JD. The future of employer provided health care insurance will be driven, in part, by wellness programs. These are efforts by employers to make …

Category: Health Go Health

10 Tips for National Cancer Prevention Month

WEBFebruary is National Cancer Prevention Month. While you are likely well aware of things you should do to prevent cancer –avoiding smoking and wearing …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Protein Requirements for Cancer Patients

WEBIn this webinar, Katrina VB. Claghorn, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, a nutritionist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Why is Health Education So Important

WEBSince 1995, National Health Education Week (NHEW) has been celebrated during the third full week of October (October 17-21 this year). Sponsored by the Society …

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The Role of Exercise in Breast Cancer Recovery

WEBThe Role of Exercise in Breast Cancer Recovery. The right exercise is a vital component of integrative oncology. There are different limits, demands and benefits …

Category: Cancer Go Health

So You Want to Start Exercising

WEBPosted on December 9th, 2014 By OncoLink Team. No doubt you have heard of all the health benefits of exercise: weight loss, improved body composition, improved mood, …

Category: Health Go Health

Why I choose Nutrition and Food Science & What Career Paths a …

WEBAs a transfer student at Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, I must admit that Nutrition and Food Science was not my first love.

Category: Nutrition, Food Go Health

Phytochemicals and Antioxidants

WEBLycopene, a phytochemical found in bright red fruits and vegetables – tomatoes, pomegranates, watermelon are a few foods that contain this phytochemical. …

Category: Food Go Health

10 Tips for Healthy Eating After Cancer Treatment

WEBIf alcoholic drinks are consumed, limit consumption to no more than 2 drinks for men and 1 drink for women per day (4,6, 11). Choose Heart-Healthy fats. Limit intake …

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Coping with COVID-19 and Cancer: Changes to Unemployment …

WEBMany folks, including cancer survivors, have suddenly found themselves out of work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Federal government …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Caregivers Empower the Next Generation of Cancer Care

WEBFor GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2), embracing the role of the caregiver by offering support and resources to these individuals as well as patients is a priority. GO2 …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Reiki For Cancer Patients: Dispelling Common Reiki Myths

WEBKimberly Fleisher, MEd and Reiki Master. Many people choose Reiki to complement their cancer treatment. Reiki for cancer involves the light tough of a Reiki …

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3…2…1…Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment

WEBChristina Bach, LCSW, OSW-C, is an oncology social worker and insurance and financial expert. She is the psychosocial content editor at OncoLink and loves to …

Category: Health Go Health

Wishes for a New Year!

WEBMy thoughts and wishes for 2022 include continuing to make strides for better health; Giving back to others emotionally, spiritually, mentally, as others have …

Category: Health Go Health

Workout Wednesdays – Standing Leg Exercises Part 2

WEBMuscles: Hip and knee flexors (also working standing leg muscles). Helps with walking, stairs, and balance; Movement:. Stand upright, feet shoulder width apart; …

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