Is all this talking about food making you hungry? In need of some nutrient-dense snack ideas? Here are some great ideas and resources from Alison! Want some additional ideas? Here are some recipe ideas from the American Institute for Cancer Research and MD Anderson.
Continue readingMay 2023 Programs!
April showers have brought May flowers – and a bunch of new Cactus Cancer Society programs! Check out our Upcoming Programs for information on how to sign-up.
Continue readingJoin Us For Young Adult Book Club!
Grab your bookmarks and get ready to turn some pages – it’s time for our next edition of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! Our next book is… drumroll, please… Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune!
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: Disordered Eating and Cancer
If you have the history of an eating disorder and have also received a cancer diagnosis, seeing a dietician who is familiar with eating disorders is incredibly important. Our registered dietician, Alison, tells us more.
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: Can I drink after a cancer diagnosis?
Can I have a glass of champagne at my friend’s wedding, or a beer at this upcoming backyard barbeque? Our expert Alison weighs in with research!
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: What’s Up With Sugar and Cancer?!
So… does sugar *really* feed cancer? Our expert Alison gives us scientifically-backed information!
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: Dietician vs. Nutritionist
Our expert Alison is here to answer an important question: what’s the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist?
Continue readingReady For Your Close-Up?
Our Birthday Bash is next week, and we need YOUR help! It’s no secret that the best thing about Cactus Cancer Society is you: the people who make up this incredible community. We see our birthday as a chance to celebrate all the people who write, doodle, create, hang, learn, and laugh along with us. And we can’t do that alone! Here’s what we are asking: 30 seconds to 1 minute of your time (maybe 5 minutes, very generously!) to contribute to our birthday video.
Continue readingDon’t Walk, Run! A Few Spots Remain for These Programs
Pull up your google calendar and open up your planner! There are a few more spots remaining in these programs and we want you to have a shot at snagging one of them. Check out the list below and a brief description of each. See something you like? Click on the link to get signed up!
Continue readingBook Club Discussion: The House in the Cerulean Sea
You’ve cracked some spines. You’ve ventured into the sea and back. Now it’s time to talk about it!
Join us for our Book Club discussion on TJ Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea! There’s a ton to discuss here, from the magic of the world to your favorite characters.
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