“I was more afraid to start Maple Tree than I was to start chemo”
“I was more afraid to go to Maple Tree than I was to start chemotherapy.” Yes, you read that right. Last week, I had lunch with a long-time patient of ours and this was what she said to me. [...]
The impact of physical impairments on survival rates
It’s no secret that many cancer treatments cause negative side effects in the body. We are all familiar with them – fatigue, cardiotoxicity, reduced strength, range of motion, and muscle dexterity. These physical impairments affect more than 90% of all cancer patients, [...]
Remission
A few years ago, a young woman was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was an oncology nurse and the mother of four children under the age of 10. Luckily, they caught her cancer early. Just a few short months later, she was [...]
Beauty from Ashes
One of my favorite passages in the Bible comes from Isaiah 61:3 “…to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair”. In [...]
What is God’s Purpose for Food?
At Maple Tree, we have had the honor to serve thousands of people while they battle cancer. Our patients have ranged in age from 3 all the way to 94 years old. Just about all of them struggle with food. One patient, [...]
Food Choices Matter
The foods we choose to eat dramatically influence our health. Your diet is a contributor to your body’s internal environment and our food choices really do matter. Study after study suggest a diet with an emphasis on plant foods – one that [...]