The Image Recovery Center

More research supports alternative treatments as good ways to relieve some of the side effects of chemotherapy. At the Image Recovery Centers, we understand that having a positive self-image can help boost your confidence, and allow you to focus on healing during cancer treatment.

Alternative Therapies for Chemo Side Effects Some drugs can ease chemo side effects, but what about other options? Learn what else might help you feel better during treatment.

Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Sweet Potato and Zucchini Pancakes. Sweet potato, zucchini, onion, egg and spices cooked with just a little olive oil make these pancakes especially nourishing.

Sweet Potato and Zuccini Pancakes These potato pancakes, unlike the typical holiday fare, are a light delight! Sweet potato, zucchini, onion, egg and spices cooked with just a little olive oil make them especially nourishing, and they reheat beautifully. Shred the basil just before adding it to retain its bright green color. Here’...

If you feel a little foggy when you get chemotherapy, it's not your imagination!

What Is Chemo Brain, and How Can I Manage It? Learn why thinking problems called chemo brain can sometimes affect you after chemotherapy, and find out how you can keep it under control.

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month - Bladder cancer can sometimes be found early. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2JXB8Fo

Tasty Tuesday's Recipe of the Week: Springtime Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Shrimp - Asparagus is a spring staple, high in the B-vitamin, folate, which may protect against cancer by helping maintain the integrity of DNA.

Springtime Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Shrimp This recipe pairs the veggie with red pepper and protein-rich shrimp for simple, healthy meal.

It's Melanoma Monday 2018. Of the different types of skin cancer, melanoma is the most deadly and accounts for about 75% of all skin cancer fatalities. To make the melanoma warning signs memorable, the signs of a possible malignant mole can be abbreviated to the mnemonic: ABCDE. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2qWa4hP

It's National Nurses Week: "Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence!"

Monday Motivation and Inspiration: You are stronger than you know!

Happy National Nurses Day! Thank you for all of your hard work and compassion!

It isn’t widely associated with cancer and yet it affects many: survivor guilt. Using mind-body medicine, cancer survivors can move beyond conflicting feelings and self-blame.

Overcoming Survivor Guilt - Cancer Fighters Thrive It isn’t widely associated with cancer and yet it affects many: survivor guilt, that sense of self-blame, responsibility and sadness that often affects those who survived a trauma when others did not. Common to those who lived through accidents, natural disasters and wars, survivor guilt typically...

Asparagus—purple asparagus in particular—is full of anthocyanins, which have antioxidant effects that could help your body fight damaging free radicals.

10 Reasons to Eat More Asparagus The spring veggie boasts a long list of health benefits.

FAQ Friday: How does cancer affect my nutrition?
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May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. We hope these stories provide inspiration and show the importance of working together to find a cure. "Go Gray in May."

Inspiring Brain Tumor Stories - Hope, Sadness, Love, Loss ABC2 is a Washington DC-based venture philanthropy nonprofit organization that drives cutting-edge research and treatments for brain cancer & brain tumors.

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month - Learn more from the National Brain Tumor Society about brain tumors including symptoms, treatment options, and considerations for caregivers. https://buff.ly/2JTrCDj

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month - Symptoms of brain cancer depend on several factors, including the tumor type, size, location and extent, as well as age, health history and more. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2qJ6d6K

Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Anytime Bars. You never know when hunger will strike, but when it does, take advantage of those moments to nourish yourself with these delicious bars.

Anytime Bars MAKES 25 BARS• PREP TIME: 15 minutes • COOK TIME: 30 minutes You never know when hunger will strike, but when it does, take advantage of those moments to nourish yourself. That’s the whole idea behind these Anytime Bars. My clients often take these portable packets of pleasure to chemo session...

May is National Cancer Research Month, recognizing the importance of cancer research and contributions of researchers, physician-scientists, survivors and patient advocates across the US who are dedicated to the conquest of cancer. Learn how you can take action: https://buff.ly/2Hx1wra

Shop our Mother's Day Sale on Amazon and SAVE 25% on our Pelle Sana Naturals Sensitive Skincare line when you purchase 2. Our Sensitive Skincare is specially formulated for those undergoing therapeutic cancer treatments, during recovery and beyond. https://buff.ly/2HnHfFv

Monday Motivation - You got this!

Many cancers can be treated more effectively if they are found early. Talk to your doctor to see if getting screened for breast, cervical, colorectal or lung cancer is right for you. To read more, visit: https://buff.ly/2GDMy24

It's the weekend. Relax. Refresh. Recharge. (Repeat.)

Friday Feature: Pelle Sana Naturals Anti-Aging: Ginkgo Recovery Cleanser. This age defying silky cleanser balances botanicals, herbal extracts and natural vitamins to provide exceptional results. Improves skin health and appearance by revitalizing and regenerating new cells. Leaves skin feeling moisture enhanced and refreshed. https://buff.ly/2JzKbfx

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Schedule a FREE screening to get your legs checked for proper circulation on May 8th at our MedStar Franklin Square location. We'll have ultrasound techs, a vascular surgeon available to read studies, and a JOBST medical rep for those in need of support stockings. If you have — or are experiencing — leg/ankle swelling, pain and aches, heaviness in your legs, discoloration of the skin, or have varicose/spider veins, we may have a solution to your problems.

- Photos from the grand opening of the Eastern Regional Medical Center's Image Recovery Center in Philadelphia in 2015. Find a location: https://buff.ly/2v5NN5z

Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist (Before Cancer Treatment).

Cancer Treatment & Your Dentist Article | Cancer & Oral Health | Colgate® Oral Care Information Medical Conditions & Oral Health Your cancer treatment may be easier if you work with your dentist and hygienist. Make sure you have a pretreatment dental checkup.

Did you know that meeting other patients in a supportive environment can set you down the path to emotional healing? https://buff.ly/2JP2AF2

Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Homemade Matcha Latte. Matcha is packed with antioxidants. It may feel and taste like an indulgence, but in reality it is super healthy.

Homemade Matcha Latte - Cook for Your Life Homemade matcha latte tastes and feels like an indulgence, but it is packed with antioxidants and is as energizing, as it's taste is rich and soothing.

Inspiration for a new week.