Nutrition and Cancer Epidemiology & Survivorship Lab

Participants wanted!! The Nutrition & Cancer Survivorship Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is looking for women who have had breast cancer to complete a survey about their preferences for nutrition and exercise programs. The survey will take 45-60 minutes to complete. To be eligible, you must be 18+ and have a history of breast cancer. If you fit these criteria, you can click on the link below to complete the survey. Participants will be eligible for a $10 Amazon gift card for completing the survey in full. If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] and write “BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR STUDY” in the subject line.

Survey participation link: https://is.gd/BreastCancerStudy2

For more information, please visit the Nutrition & Cancer Survivorship Lab website at http://aal.fshn.illinois.edu/

It's National Cupcake Day and the 1st Day of Finals for UIUC students!! Here's a recipe from the AICR that can help you celebrate and destress:

Red Velvet Cupcakes These vibrant cupcakes don't need artificial dyes to give them their red hue.

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! One of our ongoing projects is working towards better nutrition and exercise interventions for survivors - learn more on our website!

Current Projects | Nutrition and Cancer Epidemiology & Survivorship Lab - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Current Projects Improving dietary patterns in head and neck cancer survivors to optimize disease outcomes and supportive care: a pilot/feasibility study The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of a post-treatment dietary intervention for head and neck cancer survivors. The intervention…

For the first day of fall, we're sharing one of our favorite apple dessert recipes...

Easy Baked Apples with Walnuts and Raisins Nothing says fall quite like the warm, spiced dessert of baked apples.

Happy first day of classes, UIUC students!

Have you heard of the C*STAR (Cancer Scholars for Transitional and Applied Research) program? It's a joint effort in cancer research between University of Illinois and the Carle Cancer Center for graduate students. Our lab member, Sylvia Crowder, is a C*STAR participant! You can read more about the program and research plans for the future in the Cancer Community @ Illinois' Spring 2017 release - find it on pages 20 and 21!
http://illinois.edu/cms/6701/pathways_spring2017_web.pdf

Looking for a refreshing way to start your morning? Try this breakfast smoothie from the American Institute for Cancer Research! Be sure to check out more cancer fighting recipes on our website at aal.fshn.illinois.edu

Strawberry Chia Smoothie This breakfast blend of fruit, milk and seeds is full of protein, calcium and fiber to get your day started.