Beyond Quality of Life: Survivorship Care That Improves Survival

Survivorship care is not just about quality of life. You can change aspects of your lifestyle that meaningfully reduce risk of recurrence and increase overall survival. Learn about goals, what the evidence shows, and practical tips for key lifestyle factors.

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Plant-Based Sources of Vitamin D for Cancer

Dr. Lise Alschuler, a naturopathic oncologist, graciously invited us to dig deeper on the topic of vitamin D on her Five to Thrive podcast. Dr. Lise asked how vegans might get vitamin D, a nutrient vital for health. Read our practical tips on how to get vitamin D while on a plant-based, vegan diet.

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Three Surprisingly Effective Complementary Cancer Therapies: Aspirin, Vitamin D, and Melatonin

In this CancerChoices webinar, Michael Lerner, Nancy Hepp, and Laura Pole, MSN, RN, OCNS of CancerChoices explore the good evidence of effectiveness for improving survival and reducing risk of cancer for three complementary therapies.

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Optimizing Vitamin D Levels for Better Cancer Outcomes

CancerChoices Lead Researcher Nancy Hepp discusses how optimal vitamin D levels may help reduce cancer risk, improve cancer outcomes, and manage side effects of treatment. She also discusses how to maintain optimal blood levels of vitamin D.

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Vitamin D: Hit the Sweet Spot to Reduce Cancer Risk

Evidence so far shows a lower risk of many types of cancer among people with mid-range blood vitamin D levels compared to low levels. However, if your blood level is already in the middle range, taking vitamin D supplements might not bring much benefit regarding cancer risk.

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