It truly is the most wonderful time of the year – with most weekends and evenings filled with gatherings and events with loved ones. As the holiday period creeps closer, the calendars get busier. While an absolutely joyous time, it is also a time of excess, especially when it comes…...
Cancer-Fighting Food: Whole Grains for Better Breakfast
Did you know that people who eat breakfast tend to be healthier than people who skip their morning meals? According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, people who skip the most important meal of the day are more likely to be overweight or obese than those who eat breakfast. …...
Spending More Time Outside Benefits Our Health
Have you ever noticed how you feel happier and more refreshed after spending some time in nature? That is no coincidence. Research has proven that spending time outside is associated with good health and overall wellbeing. While modern amenities have undoubtedly made life easier on many accounts, life today is unlike any…...
Is a Monthly Gift Right for You?
Would you continue your generosity journey with AFCR and prove that the world can be changed through small monthly gifts today? Every gift from you drives meaningful change by supporting innovative cancer research. Once you sign-up for AFCR’s monthly autopay, your donation will: • Provide consistent and reliable funding to…...
Revolutionary Drug Delivery Platform: Improves Effectiveness and Tolerability of Cancer Treatments
THE CHALLENGE——Patient Circumstances Limit Potential Viable Therapies Patients afflicted with tumors and cancers are in need of urgent, active intervention in order to have the best possibilities for treatment success and a favorable outcome. The majority of such patients often present with additional underlying conditions which complicate therapeutic decision-making and…...
5 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling
Traveling requires a lot of preparation under normal circumstances. As a cancer patient, there is even more to consider. Cancer patients and their families must be strategic when mapping out the family vacation, from preparing medications to familiarizing themselves with the nearest medical centers. One piece of planning that often…...