West Texas Cancer Survivors Network
N'Sights Patient Newsletter Table of Contents - 2010
** Recommendations for Cancer Prevention
| V-10 N-5 Jan 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: The View from Here New Years' "Live it Well" |
| Feature Article: Epigenetics & Cancer Barbara Pence, PhD, CCRP, Co-Director WTCSN |
| Get the Facts on Cancer - Elements for Cancer Prevention: What is fiber? Why add to diet? Limit sugar to increase fiber |
| *Topic: Study Links High Blood Sugar Levels to Cancer |
| Whole Grains - Cancer Fighting Food |
| ** | Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods |
| Feature food: Whole Grain Q/A Questions about oatmeal and Cholesterol Q/A Fiber Content Foods Chart |
| Recipe of Month: Apple Spice Bread / Bulgur with Apples Currants and Toasted Pecans |
| V-10 N-6 Feb 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: The View From Here- Valentines Day- Cancer is so limited |
| Feature Article: Fighting both cancer & heart disease: a similar approach Janet Basom, CSO, RD,LD |
| What we know today that we did not know a decade ago: Excess Body Fat Revealed as Major Cancer Cause |
| Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health: Betsy Goebel Jones - *Topic: Hx, Mission, Vision LWBIWH |
| Beans - a Cancer Fighting Food |
| ** | Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans. |
| Feature food: Beans Q/A High Fiber Diet & Belly Fat |
| Recipe of Month: Lentil and Rice Stuffed Squash |
| V-10 N-7 Mar 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: True Grit |
| Feature Article: Alcohol Use and Breast Cancer Survival Barbara Pence PhD |
| Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health: Betsy Goebel Jones - *Topic: You Say “Tomato,” I Say “Tomahto”—But Let’s Don’t Call the Whole Thing Off! |
| What we know today that we did not know a decade ago: The Scientific Study of Survivorship Finally Gets its Due |
| ** | Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats. |
| Feature food: Dark Green Leafy Vegetables Q/A Farmer's Markets: Worth the Trip |
| Recipe of Month: Steamed Greens with Ginger and Water Chestnuts/Kale with Sweet Corn |
| V-10 N-8 Apr 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: Prevention- Its about the time! |
| Feature Article: Today is a gift Janet Basom, CSO, RD,LD |
| Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health: Betsy Goebel Jones - *Topic: Training Docs for the Cure Komen Lubbock |
| What we know today that we did not know a decade ago: Technology Makes Patterns in Evidence Easier to See |
| 1st of 5 ways to green your kitchen on a budget: Less red meat |
| ** | If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day. |
| Feature food: Flaxseeds Q/A Can you be at healthy body wt & have too much body fat Q/A Is red wine exempt |
| Recipes of Month: Flaxseed & Blueberry Pancakes/ Recipe for getting started using flaxseeds |
| V-10 N-9 May 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: "The Heart of Nursing" |
| Feature Article: Reduced Calorie Density Diet for Weight Loss |
| What we know today that we did not know a decade ago: Predictions for the Next 10 Years! |
| Connection Between Diet and Genes Comes to Light |
| 2nd of 5 ways to green your kitchen on a budget: Less processed food |
| Natural vs. Healthy and Organic |
| Calorie Density - Smart tips to help reduce risk of cancer |
| ** | Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium). |
| Feature food: Tomatoes Less Processed Foods to Reduce Sodium Consumption |
| Recipes of Month: Sun -Dried Tomato Dip / Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup |
| V-10 N-10 June 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: "Endless Summer" |
| Feature Article: Courtesy of Lubbock AJ "Sisters Fight Cancer" |
| What we know today that we did not know a decade ago: Awareness of Diet-Cancer Link Rises |
| Chew on This Powdered Fruit & Vegetable Supplements |
| Greening our Kitchen on a Budget (part 3) 5 ways to green your kitchen on a budget: Drink wisely |
| ** | Don't use supplements to protect against cancer. |
| Feature food: Berries |
| Recipes of Month: Strawberry-Blueberry Muffins / Chunky Cranberry Dip |
| V-10 N-11 July 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: "Good News" |
| Feature Article: West Texas Cancer Survivors Network Kathy Chauncey, PhD |
| Cancer Survivorship and Aging Barbara Pence, PhD |
| Heatlhful Garlic |
| What we know today that we did not know a decade ago: The Next 10 Years |
| 4th of 5 ways to green your kitchen on a budget: Eat less, waste less |
| ** | Mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to 6 months & then add other liquids & foods. |
| Feature food: Garlic |
| Recipes of Month: California Citrus and Green Salad with Garlic Dressing / Roasted Asparagus with Garlic |
| V-10 N-12 Aug 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: "2 for 1 Bargain - Good Health and Longer Life" |
| Feature Article: Double Up on Cancer & Heart Prevention Kathy Chauncey, Ph, RD |
| Living fully- After Cancer Treatment |
| Fruits & Vegetables in Cancer Prevention Barbara Pence, PhD |
| Happy Healthy Grapes |
| ** | After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention. |
| Feature food: Grapes & Grape juice Q/A Is red wine an exception for limits on alcohol consumption |
| Recipes of Month: Party Punch / Cherry-Banana Smoothie |
| V-11 N-1 Sept 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: Counting the Cost… |
| Feature Article: Cancer Death Rates Decrease Barbara Pence, PhD |
| Exercise for breast cancer survivors - is it safe? |
| Nutritional Social Work Joe Velasquez, LSW |
| Cancer and Diabetes Risk: Lifestyle Connections |
| ** | Price of Obesity...Cost of Premature Death |
| Feature food: Fall gardens |
| Recipes of Month: Curried Chicken Salad |
| V-11 N-2 Oct 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: Adventure Hero Style |
| Feature Article: Breast Cancer Prevention with Diet and Physical Activity Barbara Pence, PhD |
| 30 minutes a day of moderate activity helps prevent cancer |
| The Weight- Cancer Link |
| Not just What but HOW MUCH! |
| ** | Getting Active - Preventing Breast Cancer |
| Recipes of Month: Pumpkin Bundt Cake |
| V-11 N-3 Nov 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: The Hero's Goodbye |
| Feature Article: Prostate Cancer Prevention with Diet and Physical Activity Barbara Pence, PhD |
| Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health: Betsy Goebel Jones - *Topic: It's All Related? The Link Between Breast and Prostate Cancers |
| Protection from prostate cancer risk |
| Beautiful Lycopene |
| Lycopene continued… |
| ** | Weight, Waist, and Prostate Cancer |
| Feature food: Beautiful Lycopene |
| Recipes of Month: Butternut Squash, Tomato, & Watercress Soup |
| V-11 N-4 Dec 2010 | View from Here: Founder Dr. Billy U. Philips, Jr. - *Topic: The Truth is Out There…. |
| Feature Article: Colorectal Cancer Prevention with Diet and Physical Activity Barbara Pence, PhD, CCRP Co-Director |
| Coping with Cancer During the Holidays |
| CPRIT's Inaugural Conference Kathy Chauncey, PhD, RD, Director WTCSN |
| ** | Colon Cancer Death Rate 33% men 28.4% women Reduce Risk Aim to Survive |
| Recipes of Month: Recipe for Survivorship Support |
Created 01/06/2012
