Total recovery possible with new lifestyle?
Meet the Experts
Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph. is an adult development specialist and health promotion educator who develops and delivers programs and products to support lifestyle change.
Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.
Question from sweety: With the right diet, exercise and so on after treatment, is it possible to recover totally?
- Answers —Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph.: I have many people in my fitness classes who are totally recovered, back to 100 percent plus more, because their appreciation for life is heightened, and their lifestyle approach is enhanced and exemplary. These people are living life better than other friends who haven't been challenged by breast cancer.
- Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: Be aware that recovery takes time. Some days you'll make great progress, and other days you may feel like you are drifting backwards.
- Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph.: And a bad day can come out of the blue, the same way it does for people who have had any physical or emotional challenge.
On Wednesday, July 19, 2000, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Food for Cancer Recovery. Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph. and moderator Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about nutrition and how it relates to cancer recovery.
The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.
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