Tag: quality of life
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Enhancing Cancer Care: Integrative therapies and managing treatment side-effects
Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy, while crucial in combating cancer, often come with debilitating side-effects. However, integrating complementary therapies alongside conventional treatments can significantly alleviate these side-effects and enhance overall well-being during the cancer journey. Surgery, a fundamental cancer treatment, can lead to complications such as pain, infection, and fatigue. Additionally, digestive…
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The Importance of Nutrition and Cancer Recovery According to a Medical Oncologist
Dr. Rajeev gives us his insight into how cancer patients should manage their nutritional intake. Nutrition is becoming the fifth pillar of treating cancer, and many renowned oncologists today are advocated a tailored nutritional intervention when on treatment post treatment.
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Nutrition and Lifestyle for Cancer Recovery
Dr. Rajeev shares his views on the importance of nutrition and a tailored diet plan to improve quality of life and recovery from cancer.
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The Importance of Integrative Oncology and Lifestyle Management: feat Dr. Gary Deng
Lifestyle management and Integrative Oncology are important components of cancer care that can improve patient outcomes and quality of life says Dr. Gary Deng, Director of Integrative Medicine, Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre. By making healthy lifestyle choices and utilising complementary therapies alongside conventional cancer treatments, patients can optimise their overall health and wellbeing during their…
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What is Integrative Oncology and How Can Carer Help?
Integrative Oncology is an approach that includes using non-clinical therapies like nutrition, physical therapy and mental health support along with conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and others to enhance quality of life and expedite healing and recovery. Carer provides personalised care with respect to nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being and other lifestyle…
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The Role that Nutrition Plays for a Better Quality of Life
In the realm of cancer prevention and management, the role of nutrition emerges as a critical factor influencing overall well-being. While genetic predispositions and environmental factors contribute to cancer risk, lifestyle choices, particularly diet, hold significant sway over disease development and progression. Research spanning decades has underscored the impact of dietary patterns on cancer risk…
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What Really is Personalised Cancer Care?
In recent years, the healthcare landscape has seen a significant shift towards terms like “patient-centric,” “personalised care,” and “holistic health.” These phrases adorn banners, slogans, and marketing materials, signaling a growing emphasis on placing the patient at the heart of care. While this intention is commendable, the challenge lies in translating these concepts into actionable…
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Dr. Poonam Patil, Medical Oncologist Speaks About Integrative Oncology
Dr. Poonam Patil, renowned Medical Oncologist give us her view on Integrative Oncology and using non-clinical therapies offered by Carer to help enhance healing and provide patients quality of life care.
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All About Integrative Oncology
Integrative oncology focuses on building a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to cancer care that brings together both standard cancer treatments and integrative therapies to improve clinical outcomes for patients.
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The Importance of Exercise During Cancer Treatment
The role exercise plays in cancer care is becoming increasingly important. Exercise is known to be safe and helpful for cancer survivors during and after treatment.