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.
Oncologists don’t focus on lifestyle risk
According to a survey of doctors conducted by Dr.
War, battle, and other military metaphors in cancer treatment can make people more fearful and fatalistic
A study by psychologists David Hauser and Norbert Schwarz found that the ubiquitous use of war metaphors when referring to cancer may do more harm than good.
Importance of Diet and exercise interventions in cancer survivors
A review by Pekmezi and Wahnefried, published in the journal Acta Oncologica, finds that a growing body of evidence suggests that diet and exercise behaviors and body weight status influence health-re…
The critical importance of lifestyle behaviors in cancer prevention
A study by Anand et al, published in the journal Pharmaceutical Research, details the critical role of lifestyle behaviors in causing cancer.
Anticancer Wheel of Life
The Anticancer Wheel of Life is a tool aimed at helping you to visualize what is important to you and how much attention you pay to each of your core values.
5 Change Keys for your Anticancer Lifestyle
Remember these 5 Change Keys as you begin to develop your Anticancer Lifestyle: Preserve core values. Keep reminding yourself of your core values and make sure your actions align with them.
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