Meet Evelyn
Evelyn has breast cancer, but that hasn’t kept her from cracking jokes with anyone who will listen. Making people laugh is one of the ways Evelyn takes care of others. It helps keep her feeling better, too.
Meet Lacey and Ivy
For Lacey, the hardest part of having breast cancer is not the chemo sessions, which leave her exhausted. It’s not losing her hair and eyelashes, although she admits to feeling out of place sometimes now that her hair has fallen out. And it’s not having to spend so much time at home due to the…
What to Do When Cancer Treatment Makes it Hard to Eat
Cancer treatments can make you lose your appetite, develop sores or dry mouth that make eating challenging, or make food taste metallic or bad. There may be times when you or a loved one living with cancer don’t feel like eating- but keep in mind the many benefits of eating nutritious food while living with…
Gazpacho with Poached Shrimp & Avocado
I prepared this dish last summer for the Colorado Cancer Coalition‘s Survivor Day. It’s such a perfect summer dish that I decided to share it again! Meghan Perkins, our registered dietitian, included some notes about how nutritious it is, as well. The shrimp are packed with lean protein, and avocado provides healthy, anti-inflammatory fat. Plus,…
How to Make a Tasty + Healthy Smoothie
Smoothies are a tasty, nutritious breakfast option for everyone, but they’re especially helpful if you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms that make it difficult to eat, like loss of appetite or mouth sores from cancer treatment (download our cancer nutrition guide for more tips and recipes). Smoothies are easy to make and can…
Nutrition During And After Cancer Treatment
Wondering what to eat if you or a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis? Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer. The symptoms and treatments for someone with breast cancer may be very different than those for a person living with pancreatic or throat cancer. Your genetics also play a role in the aggressiveness of your cancer…
Former Client Now Cancer-Free
We welcomed a very special guest at this year’s Bread & Butter Club Reception: former client Erin P. Last year, Erin shared her story with us about receiving Project Angel Heart meals during her breast cancer treatments. We were thrilled to hear this update from Erin:
Meet Scotty, Treasure Hunter and Cancer Survivor
Like other Project Angel Heart clients, Scotty is living with a life-threatening illness. Leukemia. And like other clients, he has a unique life story. The best part? It involves pirates and treasure. Scotty was one of the divers who found the Whydah Gally, the only fully authenticated and positively identified pirate shipwreck ever recovered.
Food Gives Working Mom Strength to Beat Breast Cancer
Erin didn’t feel sick. The 39-year-old public health nurse, wife, and mother of two ate well and exercised. She wasn’t at high risk for cancer. But one day, she felt something unusual in her breast. And, after a series of doctor’s appointments and tests, she got the phone call every woman dreads. It was her…
Nutrition and Cancer: What to Eat
When it comes to cancer, food can be powerful medicine! A healthy diet full of whole, naturally colorful foods is beneficial for cancer prevention and helps maintain muscle mass, energy, and health after cancer treatment. If you’re a cancer survivor (or want to reduce your risk of developing cancer), try incorporating these foods in your…