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                                                                                                                                                                  Appendix Cancer Diet and Exercise
                                                                                                                                                                  Appendix Cancer Nutrition and Fitness


                                                                                                                                                                  Cancer patients may have specialized nutritional needs...

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                                                                                                                                                                  "Click" on the links below for detailed and helpful resources:

                                                                                                                                                                  Nutritional resources for appendiceal cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei


                                                                                                                                                                  Nutritional resources for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity

                                                                                                                                                                  Exercise May Help Prevent Cancer!

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                                                                                                                                                                  The importance of exercises in preventing cancer
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: NCI 01.26.12

                                                                                                                                                                  Top Cancer Fighting Foods!

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                                                                                                                                                                  View a slideshow of the top cancer fighting foods!
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Web MD 01.18.12

                                                                                                                                                                  Four Ways to Lead a Longer Life!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Four Tips to Help You Lead a Longer Life
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Centers for Disease Control

                                                                                                                                                                  Exercise After Colon Cancer

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                                                                                                                                                                  Which types of exercise are appropriate after colon surgery?
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Livestrong.com 11.24.11

                                                                                                                                                                  PMP Pal stays fit while undergoing chemo!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Andy rode 60 miles!

                                                                                                                                                                  Our Pal, Andy, participated in this 60 mile bike ride this summer, while on chemo!

                                                                                                                                                                  Using Exercise to Fight Cancer

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                                                                                                                                                                  Exercise may be the key in smart cancer care...
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Bastyr Center for Natural Health

                                                                                                                                                                  PMP Pal Says Fitness is a Good Investment!


                                                                                                                                                                  Read how our Pal, Chris, hired a personal trainer to help him prepare for cancer treatment!


                                                                                                                                                                  Walking for Exercise

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                                                                                                                                                                  Fifteen Things Walking Reveals About Your Health
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Care2

                                                                                                                                                                  Benefits of Exercise Following Cancer Treatment

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                                                                                                                                                                  The Benefits of Exercise After Cancer
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: NYT 08.09.11

                                                                                                                                                                  Exercise and Stress

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                                                                                                                                                                  Why Exercise Makes Us Feel Good
                                                                                                                                                                  Source NYC 07.06.11

                                                                                                                                                                  Exercise Tips!

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                                                                                                                                                                  "Click" on the links below for articles of interest:

                                                                                                                                                                  Forget About Crunches: Here's how to protect your back
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Jane Brody, NYT, 06.28.11

                                                                                                                                                                  What's the best exercise? Walking? Swimming? Running?
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: NYT, 06.28.11

                                                                                                                                                                  Guide for Good Health and Cancer Prevention

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                                                                                                                                                                  General Guidelines for Cancer Prevention
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Healthy Living

                                                                                                                                                                  Exercise for Cancer Patients and Survivors

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                                                                                                                                                                  Guidelines Urge Exercise
                                                                                                                                                                  Source:NCI 06.29.10

                                                                                                                                                                  In Support of Good Health

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                                                                                                                                                                  Chronic Disease Prevention

                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Centers for Disease Control

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