Peer Support Groups
You do not have to feel alone on this journey with cancer. A great way to connect with…
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in the News
Read this recent Newspaper article by Don Kirkland of the Warner Wrangler. We love to hear about experiences…
Artificial Sugar-is it “bad” for you?
What are artificial sugars? Artificial sugars are man-made sugars used as a substitute for sugar/sucrose that usually contain…
Cancer Survivorship
Cancer Survivorship June is the month that we celebrate our cancer survivors with National Cancer Survivor Month. Whether…
“Plating” your way to a Heathier 4th of July
Fourth of July is the all-time American Holiday, known for the food, fireworks and fun with friends and…
Eat Well, Live Well Spicy Moroccan Lentil Soup
Spicy Moroccan Lentil Soup Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1…
Breast Cancer Survivorship Course
Don’t miss our Breast Cancer Survivorship virtual course. The wellness course addresses nutrition, healthy sleep habits, daily movement, as well as stress management skills. The class is centered around wellness education and involves a support group component.
Advocating for yourself
Navigating a cancer diagnosis can often feel daunting. There are a variety of unknowns that can lead to…
5 Healthy Habits that Lead to Healthier lives
The basics of healthy living is an assumed understanding of people’s knowledge. Each individual comes from a different…
Foods to Boost White Blood Cells (Immunity)
Low white blood cell counts (WBC’s) or leukopenia, can occur at certain times throughout chemotherapy. Most of the…
Summertime Mocktails
The summertime is quickly approaching. Summertime is often when we gather with friends and family for barbeques and…
Digestive Health with Dr. Heidi Rula
The Virtual Lunch & Learn “Digestive Health” was recorded live on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. We would like…
Cryotherapy – Can it Help Prevent Neuropathy from Chemotherapy?
One of the serious long term side effects of chemotherapy is a condition called chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy…
EGGS ARE A POWERHOUSE… HERE’S WHY!
It Easter month so let’s talk EGGS! They are a dietary mainstay, not only for breakfast but can stand…
Can Guided Imagery Help Me?
Guided Imagery: Create harmony between the body and mind Have you ever felt nervous about getting an MRI? …
Eat Well, Live Well – Quinoa Porridge with Golden Milk
Quinoa Porridge with Golden Milk A favorite warming drink combined with fluffy cooked quinoa becomes a delicious…
March 16- Happy National Artichoke Day
March 16- Happy National Artichoke Day , they are actually a type of thistle that originated in the…
HealthForHER Port Pillow Donation
HealthForHER is a nonprofit youth-led organization dedicated to providing necessary health resources & education for women in impoverished…
Congratulations to our 2022 Phoenix Magazine Top docs
Breast Surgery Carrie Cashman, MD * Top Vote- getter Laura Champagne, MD Gynecologic Oncology Mario Pineda, MD, PhD …
2022 Top Doctor: Mario Pineda, M.D.
Gynecological Oncology Med School/Year Graduated: University of Washington, 2007 Years in Practice: 8 What are the most common…
March 10 – Happy National Popcorn Lovers Day
While I could have chosen March 6- National Oreo Cookie Day or March 14- National Potato Chip Day,…
National Nutrition Month 2022- Celebrate a world of flavors Seasonings from around the world.
When we talk about the cuisines around the world, what sets them apart are not just some of…
Lynch Syndrome – More Common Than You Think
Over the years, the BRCA1/2 genes, which are genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, have…
Engaging the Healing Powers of the Mind
“It is all in your head”. This is a statement that many have been told when they felt…
Safe Travel for patients
Many people have been at home and forgoing travel for almost two years now due to COVID. However,…
Chocolate, it does not have to be just for Valentine’s Day
In the U.S. 58 million pounds of chocolate are purchased in the 7 days leading up to February 14th. But chocolate does not just have to be for Valentine’s Day…it should be the right chocolate though. Not all chocolates are equal when it comes to nutrition and health.
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Energy Bites
These Raspberry Dark Chocolate Energy Bites are deliciously filling and laced with the bold flavor of raspberries and shards…
COMPLETING YOUR PLANT PROTEINS
Adopting a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you need to go completely vegan or vegetarian, rather, it is a way of eating that proportionately chooses consuming more plant-derived whole foods that are unrefined and minimally processed. Vegetables, whole grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, tubers, and legumes are the dietary staples, while animal based foods (fish, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy etc.) make up a small part of the overall diet if you are including them.
Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Genetic Testing vs. Clinical Genetic Testing – What’s the difference?
It is near impossible to turn on the TV without seeing ads from companies wanting to use your DNA to provide information about your ancestry, long lost relatives, and even certain health or personal traits. But how do these direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests differ from what your doctor or genetic counselor may order? If you want to know more about your possible inherited disease risk, why make a trip into the clinic when you can just order the test online yourself, right? Well there are some important things to consider before ordering that test.