Building the Foundation for Change
This Change Toolkit supports the guidance and information you receive in the Change Module of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program. The resources on this page will help you learn to make lasting lifestyle changes that will decrease inflammation and enhance your immune system’s ability to fight disease.
Behavior change–why it’s hard and why you should keep trying
Successful change comes in stages. How long it takes is highly individual, so don’t get discouraged! Read about the stages of change here.
Anticancer: A New Way of Life, by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber
This seminal book inspired the creation of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program. Dr.
Prochaska and DiClemente on the common stages of change when quitting smoking
This abstract of their article summarizes the authors’ findings about the stages of change involved when changing smoking habits.
Cancer strikes 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women, by Zosia Chustecka
Cancer will affect 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the United States, and the number of new cases of cancer is set to nearly double by the year 2050. Read more about this finding here.
Why behavior change is hard–and why you should keep trying
A great summary from Harvard Medical School about the Stages of Change model. See here for the article.
“HEAL”–a documentary
Discover how our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs have a big impact on our health and ability to heal. Access the film here.
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