Fight Cancer in all Colors

04/01/2026

April 6th Cancer Support Hybrid Meeting - Please Join us from 6 pm to 7 pm,

In the cancer community—whether facing a diagnosis or supporting others—our minds are often pulled toward fears of the future or memories of the past. Yet the only place where life, clarity, and healing truly unfold is the present moment. Learning to pause, breathe, and fully inhabit right now can ease anxiety, strengthen resilience, and open space for hope. We may not control what lies ahead, but we can influence our inner world through the thoughts, intentions, and grounding practices we choose in this very moment. At our next meeting, we’ll explore how to cultivate this presence and why it matters. We’ve invited Teresa Hodges, Sr Radiation CMA, ACS LION to share a recent experience that beautifully reflects what it means to live with awareness, gratitude, and intention.

In Person Meeting: Texas Oncology Paris Cancer Center
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03/12/2026

Love Dr. Jockers explanation about Vitamin C and how important it is to have a daily dose.
https://drjockers.com/increase-vitamin-c-levels/
Vitamin C is made naturally in almost all living animals except humans, primates, and guinea pigs. Dogs and cats produce their own vitamin C from ingested food that has been metabolized into glucose. This mechanism keeps their vitamin C levels up without consuming food rich in vitamin C.

Humans must consume vitamin C from their food sources, or they risk severe health problems. There is an intimate relationship between glucose and vitamin C that has a dramatic impact on immunity and overall cellular health. In this article, you will discover 5 keys to increasing your vitamin C levels.

Most animals and plants are able to synthesize their own vitamin C. This is done through a biochemical pathway that depends on 4 key enzymes that convert glucose to vitamin C. In mammals, glucose is extracted from stored sugar (glycogen), and the transformation into vitamin C is produced in the liver (1, 2).

Humans are one of the only species on the planet that does not produce its own vitamin C. Discover 5 ways to increase vitamin C levels!

02/27/2026

Increasing your protein intake has been a longtime recommendation in the fitness industry. Pros have long known that a higher protein diet not only supports a lean body and lean body mass maintenance, but also improves satiety, increases overall calorie expenditure, supports recovery from exercise, and improves bone density. But having someone increase their protein intake isn’t always as simple as just telling them to do so.

Wonder if you're getting enough protein throughout the day? These seven ideas will help you balance your intake across all of your meals.

02/24/2026

Help me spread the word by either joining or further announcing our March 2nd Paris Cancer Support Group Meeting named “Let’s Talk — About Cancer”. This meeting will be an open, heart-centered group discussion where we share concerns, find support, gain inspiration, and learn about some of the most common do’s and don’ts of navigating cancer and caregiving. Whether you’re a patient, survivor, caregiver, or ally, this is a safe space to talk, listen, and heal together.

This meeting is offered both in person and online format!
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01/30/2026

I’m excited to share that at our upcoming Cancer Support Group meeting, on February 2nd, from 6 to 7 pm, we will welcome a special guest speaker: Becky Carpenter, who will present a heartfelt topic titled “Finding Hope Through the Hard.”

She will share her personal journey of losing a loved one, walking through deep grief, and slowly rediscovering strength, resilience, and hope. Her story is honest, compassionate, and meant to remind us that even in our hardest seasons, light can still break through.

We look forward to gathering together, supporting one another, and hearing a message that we believe will uplift and encourage many.

Also remember, if you cannot be here at Paris cancer center in person, you can connect with us online via TEAMS. See online meeting link below:

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01/07/2026

Do you ever feel constantly hungry—even right after finishing a meal?

This often happens when your body isn’t getting enough of the right nutrients. Hunger isn’t always about quantity—it’s about quality.

Incorporating clean, high‑quality protein into your meals is one of the best ways to keep your appetite balanced. Protein helps stabilize blood sugar, supports muscle repair, reduces cravings, and keeps you fuller for longer—preventing those sudden hunger spikes that leave you reaching for snacks.

One simple way to know if you’re eating enough protein each day is to log your meals. Look at the nutrition labels and mentally total how many grams of protein you’re getting. Most people are surprised to find they fall short.

Try to include protein at every meal—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks. When you pair protein with whole, nutrient‑dense foods like vegetables, healthy fats, and fiber, you help prevent sugar spikes that can go out of control and lead to energy crashes, cravings, and continuous hunger.

Choosing a clean, intentional diet isn’t just about feeling full—it’s about giving your body steady energy, supporting healing, reducing inflammation, and nourishing yourself in a way that promotes long‑term wellness.

The current daily value (DV) for protein is 50 grams per day and is a target meant for most people. Most beans provide between 29-36% of the DV for protein per cup cooked. Boiled soybeans (or edamame) provide a whopping 63% DV.

01/05/2026

For today meeting if you cannot attend in person please use this link:

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01/05/2026

12/23/2025

With the holiday season just around the corner, you might be planning your festive menu...

And if you're like a lot of people, you might be wondering: should I go gluten-free for the celebrations?

Maybe you've heard friends or family swear by cutting out gluten.

Or perhaps you're one of the 20% in the industrialised world already avoiding it.

The gluten-free trend has absolutely skyrocketed in recent years — and it seems to peak during the holidays when we're all thinking about what we're putting on our plates.

But here's the question worth asking before you swap out your traditional holiday pudding or stuffing:

Is going gluten-free truly beneficial for YOUR health?

Many people assume that staying away from gluten is a healthy choice, even for those who don’t have celiac disease. In fact, a recent study that surveyed 3,000 people discovered that 20% had followed a gluten free diet, even though they had not been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitiv...

12/23/2025

Holiday Wish

"Beautiful things do not happen because someone wishes for it. Beautiful things happen because someone makes them happen. Are you that someone…" — Sadhguru

This holiday season is more than lights and gifts—it’s a reminder of the incredible power we hold in shaping our lives and influencing the world around us. Beautiful things don’t simply appear because we hope for them; they bloom when we choose to act with intention. Every decision—what we eat, how we move, the words we speak—becomes a brushstroke on the canvas of our future.

Will we choose habits that harm, foods that poison, and routines that drain our vitality? Or will we rise each morning with courage, seeing the day as a fresh start, a sacred opportunity to nurture health, kindness, and purpose?

Though tomorrow is uncertain, today is a gift—a chance to create beauty, to make a difference, to live fully. Let this season ignite your resolve to be that someone who turns hope into reality.

Merry Christmas!

12/05/2025

What happens when we eat a Christmas cookie? - by Dr. Kevin Conner

So how much does eating sugar actually affect your immune system?

Sugar doesn’t nuke your immune system, but it does blunt its edge in a measurable, short-term way, and if you’re hitting it hard every day, the effect stacks up.

Here’s how it all works:

The short-term hit.

There’s an old but still relevant finding that said within about 30-60 minutes of eating a high-sugar load, your neutrophils (the first-responders of your immune system) slow down. They don’t chase and engulf pathogens as effectively for several hours afterward. It’s not catastrophic, but the drop is real. Think of it like your body showing up to a fight a little groggy.

But blood sugar swings matter more than the sugar itself.

When your blood glucose jumps, your body pumps out insulin. Big swings lead to:

More inflammation signaling
Higher oxidative stress
and a reduced ability of immune cells to communicate clearly
This is why one donut won’t break you, but chronic spikes keep your immune system in a stressed, distracted state.

Chronic intake sets the stage for long-term issues.

If sugar is a daily heavy hitter:

Your gut barrier weakens
Your microbiome shifts toward the “troublemaker” species
Your body pumps out more inflammatory cytokines
You get less stable white blood cell activity
Your sleep quality dips (which is a monster hit to your immunity)
So again, it’s the daily assault that really creates immune dysfunction.

The surprising part? Sugar competes with vitamin C!

This one gets tossed around online a lot and is often misquoted, but the core idea has truth to it. Glucose and vitamin C use similar pathways to get into cells. So when glucose is high, vitamin C uptake drops. That matters because vitamin C is fuel for phagocytes. Less fuel, slower cleanup of invaders.

What actually fixes the sugar impact?

Well if you are going to eat something sweet, here’s how to blunt the immune dip:

Eat protein or fat with it
Take a 10-15 minute walk afterward
Avoid eating sugar on an empty stomach
Keep overall daily sugar intake low
Your immune system cares far more about the pattern than the event.

What does this mean for holiday treats?

Grab some salami from the charcuterie board before you hit the cookie tray, and then head out for a walk around the block. Breathe some fresh air and reflect on God's goodness ☺️

To your health and healing,

Dr. Conners

11/25/2025

For our next cancer support meeting we will be talking about:

Making Sense of Sugar: Practical Tips for Survivors

December 1st from 6 pm to 7 pm online or in person

We will be joined by board-certified specialists in oncology nutrition, Karen Smith, MS, RD, CSO, LD/LDN, and Nicole Hodac, MS, RDN, CSO, LD.
We will:
• Understand the role of sugar in overall health and cancer survivorship
• Learn how to identify hidden sugars in common foods and beverages
• Discover practical label-reading tips to make informed choices
• Share simple, actionable strategies to reduce added sugars without compromising enjoyment of food
Please register for zoom meeting here:

Hybrid Paris TX, open to anyone who is impacted by cancer.