Change-Up: Being Sun Smart

Informed health, lifestyle and nutritional choices are particularly important throughout a person's cancer journey. Pro Baseball Hall of Famer and melanoma survivor Mike Schmidt shares his approaches to staying strong and improving health in the long term.

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Discover helpful information and advice about health and nutrition.

Working With A Dietitian

Nutritional difficulties are common for people living with cancer. Understand why nutrition and getting nutritional support are so important.

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Coping With Specific Health Challenges

From changes in taste, to appetite loss and overall fatigue, you may face a number of challenges that may interfere with you getting the proper nutrition you need. Use these tips to help you along.

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Better Managing Your Health

From how to stay nourished, to staying active and keeping your mind and body connected, get some tips on how to better manage your health.

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Shopping & Eating Right

Healthy eating doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Learn some cost-saving tips and get to know some of the terms associated with nutrition.

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Recipes

Optimize your nutritional intake with these healthy recipes. Download our recipe guide, watch some helpful how-to videos and more.

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Being Sun Smart

When you have melanoma, you’re likely to have a newfound respect for the sun. Learn about the importance of being sun smart and how even darker-skinned individuals are at risk.

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Create Your Own Melanoma Game Plan

Get helpful tips tailored for you on how to manage your health, handle emotional challenges, communicate with caregivers and more.

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