Keeping your mind and body aligned can help on your cancer journey. We have the latest on beauty, nutrition, complementary medicine, fashion, entertainment, and travel to feed your soul.
Our resident supporter columnist Jessica Walker shares her top-10 tips for how other supporters can help the cancer fighters in their life.
In her new column, artist and holistic teacher Liz Tuckwell shares her secrets for releasing pent-up energy.
Marbled walls, glowing white shelves and splashes of pink throughout make Livia Boutique a picture of modern elegance. Featuring products uniquely tailored to the cancer experience, this safe space in the heart of New York City offers breast cancer warriors and thrivers a way to connect, relax and support each other throughout their journeys.
Melissa Berry sits down with Teeru Bihani, founder of Bihani Jewelry, to discuss how the jewelry designer balances cancer research and her creative business that gives back.
On the last day of Lymphedema Awareness Month, blogger Melissa Berry of Cancer Fashionista highlights two leaders offering awareness and solutions to the common, post-cancer side effect.
If you’re ready to invest in a skin transformation, look no further than AMEŌN. Inspired by a mind-body-planet connection, these products are powered with cryo-science and positivity so you can glow about your day!
Malecare provides support services for people with prostate cancer, but their programs for underserved communities are what make this nonprofit stand out from the rest.
In this month’s Everyday Runway column, Melissa Berry shares her favorite items in her “Ultimate Post-Mastectomy Survival Kit” so readers can look and feel their best all day!
Social media empowers and connects us to our community but can also reinforce societal beauty standards and pressures that perpetuate self-doubt.
Former model, runway trainer and confidence coach Lolita Frazier channeled her own pain to create Strut Talk. Now, people from all walks of life, including cancer warriors and thrivers, can learn how to strut through life’s most difficult challenges.
Going for a dip is no sweat with “Everyday Runway” columnist Melissa Berry’s guide to cute and comfortable swimwear for a post-mastectomy body.
Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois in 2020. We’ve gathered answers for your lingering questions and show you how to get product for yourself.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Although acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a number of medical ailments, it has only recently crossed over to the Western medical world, including for cancer patients.
Low-sugar, high-carb, high-fat, no-fat—there are many ways to adopt healthier eating habits. Here, we’ve rounded up popular diets to complement cancer treatment regimens.
Your wellness routine shouldn’t weigh you down. When traveling, dive into your inner wellspring of wellness to stay grounded away from home.
Nonprofit Moving For Life is curating therapeutic dance for cancer warriors.
Melissa Berry founded Cancer Fashionista as a fashion and lifestyle resource for women diagnosed with cancer, dispensing fun and friendship for women when they need it most.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
Having difficulty coping with the mental toll of COVID-19? You’re not alone. Research has found that warriors’ psychosocial needs aren’t being adequately addressed during the pandemic.
Minimal preparation needed, flowy silhouettes and pockets? It sounds too good to be true, but jumpsuits are a wardrobe staple for a reason. Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry breaks down this summer’s must-have jumpsuit picks to make your season styling a breeze.
Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry combines practical and popular to bring you a roundup of fall fits that’ll warm up your wardrobe.
Through physical therapy treatments and educational videos, cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Leslie Waltke, PT, DPT helps individuals at all phases of recovery.
Part one of cW’s Psychedelic Series examines the history of research into psychedelic drugs in the United States and considers why psychedelic therapy may be an ideal option to help relieve some cancer patients’ end-of-life depression and anxiety.
We’re growing accustomed to donning physical face masks for good reason, but the metaphorical ones we carry may end up restricting our truest – and best – selves.
Her job is stressful, her marriage is on the rocks, and she’s just been diagnosed with lymphoma. “Wait, It Gets Worse” tackles the tough stuff with clear-eyed honesty and an unrelenting sense of humor.
Upstart Chicago-based clothing company Stitch + Heart customizes the fit and charitable donations of its customers.
Actress Miranda McKeon uses her social media platform to encourage open and honest discussions about the mental and physical aspects of cancer, breaking stigmas about breast cancer and demystifying a diagnosis to her loyal followers, which number more than a million.
cW’s resident cancer coach reminds supporters and caregivers about the importance of self-care when supporting someone else on a cancer journey.
From dawn to dusk, we’ve got your meal plans covered with hearty, healthy recipes fit for any time of day. Try this one for breakfast.
This cancer-fighting burrito recipe is easy to make and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, selenium, magnesium, fiber, allicin, and curcumin.
Lentils are a pantry staple. Use them when crafting this delicious take on a bolognese.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
Young Survival Coalition’s Tour de Pink raises funds for young adult breast cancer support.
Allow the flavors of fall to ease you into this season. These anti-inflammatory dishes balance out the sweet, the savory, the acid and the spice and will have your friends and family feeling the love.
As a military wife, Kelsey Bucci is well versed in leaning into the unknown, and her unexpected breast cancer diagnosis was no exception. Through takeaways from her own fight, she’s now helping warriors everywhere feel beautiful and safe.
Susan Herndon, BSN, RN shares the how and why of getting the body ready for cancer treatment.
While pushing for the option of women taking matters into their own hands when it comes to birth control, Saundra Pelletier was doing the same with her breast cancer diagnosis.
Berries aren’t only for desserts anymore! Research shows that a cup a day could keep cancer away.
In this new series called cW: Slices of Life, check out the journeys of cancer warriors who are taking things day by day. Read on for the first in a three-part story titled “Tomorrow I’ll Know” by Mandi Chambless.
Spring is a time of rebirth, especially in 2021. Embrace a fresh start and new beginnings with Issue 10’s tracklist to overcoming the darkest of days.
One of the best things you can do during the cancer journey is become your own biggest supporter. Issue 13’s tracklist provides all the inspo for the sweet solace of self-love.
This meditation, created by guide Shanna Shrum, helps you identify the source of your fears and offers tools to help you listen to and offer compassion toward what frightens you.
Honeymoon Wife, Newlywed Wife, Cancer Wife. Debut Cancer Wellness monthly columnist Jessica Walker shares what she felt when she took on all three roles at once.
When you’re a parent diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard to find the words when discussing it with your children. Luckily, there’s age-appropriate books that know all the right things to say.
Robb Leone, president and cofounder of BIÂN, follows up with Cancer Wellness about his journey with leukemia and the many things for which he’s grateful.
Jewelry designer Bella Caetano, owner of Bellina Caetano, is committed to creating products abundant with meaning. So when a Bellina Caetano x Cancer Wellness collab for warriors, thrivers and supporters was proposed, the decision was crystal clear.
If given the opportunity, healing can serve as one of the greatest equalizers among all of us.
A regular exercise routine can mean better treatment outcomes and reduced risk of recurrence, but how exactly does exercise manifest in the body?
From mental health to physical well-being, taking care includes taking a break.
The skin care market is now crowded with brands creating products specifically for consumers currently undergoing cancer treatment, but what exactly does this mean?
The key to answering life’s greatest questions resides within yourself, but you must first learn how to access this internal well.
Allow the flavors of fall to ease you into this season. These anti-inflammatory dishes balance out the sweet, the savory, the acid and the spice and will have your friends and family feeling the love.
How you observe milestones on your cancer journey is a personal decision. We spoke with five people about the creative ways they observe a cancer milestone.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple,
quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Sometimes your oncologist just isn’t the right fit—and it’s OK to find someone else who is.
Registered dietitian and farmer Diana Dyer spent more than 20 years working to improve the nutritional guidelines and practices of cancer patients. Here, she discusses her work and shares a simple recipe for readers to make at home.
Tired of baking tons of breads and pastries? Try this healthy snack, incorporating a little bit of chocolate and chia seeds for nutrients.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
Cancer-free for almost 16 years, GiGi Sturgis was scared for her life when her acute myeloid leukemia came back. But after befriending stylist-to-the-stars Raquel Smith, GiGi was treated to a celebrity makeover which helped put her back on the path to living happily and healthily.
Personal Ink, a program created by nonprofit Fuck Cancer, empowers women to reclaim their bodies post-mastectomy.
From losing a husband to losing a routine, issue 11’s bookshelf features tales from supporters and warriors alike that can help you make sense of a new identity.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for breakfast!
Breast cancer warriors can find extra support through Boobie Crowns, an organization with an unconventional way of making you feel like royalty.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
Created in the fall of 2016 by photographer Dave Burgess with henna artists Amanda Gilbert and Steve Stone, Crowns of Courage was displayed at ArtPrize 9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Because Love provides a little pick-me-up even in the darkest of times.
Eat the rainbow! This salad features a variety of complex carbohydrates with strong color pigments, like pomegranate, greens, and garlic. The pigments in these ingredients act as powerful antioxidants to neutralize cancer-causing free radicals, and they taste pretty good, too.
Dry weather got you down? Slide into silky smooth territory with these product picks sure to hydrate and revitalize your skin.
In her latest column, Jessica Walker offers five tips for the newly diagnosed who may feel completely overwhelmed about the journey before them.
Founder and CEO of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance Dr. Karen Wonders stresses the importance of exercise becoming an accessible part of the national standard of care for cancer.
Cancer warriors and thrivers were treated to a virtual spa day courtesy of Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Center for Health and Wellness, featuring meditation, yoga, music and more.
Did you know that diet and nutrition play a large role in mesothelioma treatment? Keep reading to learn more.
Part Three of Mandi Chambless’ “Tomorrow I’ll Know” finds Mandi at the doctor’s office — tense and anxious beyond belief, waiting for test results for her latest ovarian cancer screening. Could her biggest fear be coming true? Are her recent symptoms a result of cancer recurrence, or are her anxieties getting the best of her?
Eddie Goldberg Perlis, LMT, CMLDT, founder of Massage 4 Inner Peace, has been practicing oncology massage for almost a decade—even before receiving her own ovarian cancer diagnosis.
This cancer-fighting Mediterranean dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene, flavonoids, carotenoids, selenium, fiber, and allicin.
Issue 12’s thriver is Jamie Zeller Bitton who survived breast cancer.
This vegetable barley is cooked risotto-style but without the cheese and an abundance of cancer-fighting properties
These easy but flavorful recipes have all the fixings for a bountiful spring.
New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil answers reader questions about sun skin safety for people of color.
The Rapunzel Project seeks to educate patients about a possible solution to chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
Why are underwire bras generally a no-go after breast reconstruction? Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry searches for the answer while spotlighting some wire-free options for your next shopping spree.
In this issue’s column, cW’s resident cancer coach Mirela Kopier explores the necessity of caring for yourself while caring for others.
Confronting cachexia, the “wasting syndrome” seen in many cancer cases, may become easier with promising new drug development.
If rounds of chemotherapy have left your skin dry and itchy, it’s time to pamper yourself, but are your go-to skin-care products doing more harm than good?
From photography classes to wardrobe design workshops, nonprofit Fashion Fights Cancer is sprucing up the healing process through trendsetting initiatives.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
For children dealing with a world of uncertainty, art can be a useful and comforting way to induce mindfulness and joy.
Cancer Wellness’ resident meditation guide Shanna Shrum talks to us about her personal practice, what she hopes to share with clients, and how meditation can truly change one’s life for the better.
While your personal medicine cabinet may be a haven for clean beauty goodies, shouldn’t your whole family enjoy the benefits of non-toxic products, too? We’ve gathered our favorite clean-beauty all stars that are safe for the whole family, from the grandparents to the grandchildren.
Intermittent fasting (IF) has been proven to affect glucoregulation, inflammation, obesity, and sleep—all of which can decrease breast cancer risk. But how exactly does it work?
Winter months are tough on your skin, especially during and after treatment. You’ll be in good—and soft—hands with these five clean product picks perfect for returning moisture to the face and body!
Every ingredient in this veggie bake does the body good.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
With the arrival of COVID-19 comes bouts of uncertainty, but a lot can be learned from warriors’ experiences with cancer and channeling resilience.
Grief, illness and purpose led to two-time cancer warrior Dean Hall diving into the swim of a lifetime. He ended up making history.
These organizations offer free-of-charge pampering services to help patients feel beautiful when cancer treatments have them feeling their worst.
Our cleansing columnist shares her top seasonal produce for healthy, glowing skin.
On Instagram (@cancerwellmag), we asked, “What do you wish your doctors understood about the cancer journey?” Read on for answers from the cW community!
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year campaign has begun! For the next ten weeks, Vogelzang Law and Cancer Wellness’ nominees will be working hard at fundraising in honor of local blood cancer survivors.
Light a candle, grab the weighted blanket and settle into your coziest corner because it’s time to chill out! Issue 12’s tracklist features meditative melodies perfect to kick back and relax with.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
After rounds of chemotherapy or other harsh cancer treatments, it’s important to practice a little self-care. Put your best body forward to support the healing process by taking time to pamper yourself. Longing for the beach or some fresh, mountain air? These destination spas aim to revitalize and renew your body and soul after mentally and physically taxing treatments.
Warm up cool winter nights with these heart and healthy dishes. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
Maintaining proper nutrition is especially important during cancer treatment. Utilize these tips to find balance.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
Could gemstones and crystals be gleaming with the potential to enhance your health?
“From the soil to our plants and everything in between, how we grow our food is quite critical,” registered dietician and farmer Diana Dyer told us earlier this year.
If you’re looking to go big and bold while your hair grows, earrings may be your new favorite accessory.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
From dawn to dusk, we’ve got your meal plans covered with hearty, healthy recipes fit for any time of day. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
After meticulous routines and strict schedules, the independence of survivorship may feel intimidating. Cancer coaches can help you tackle life’s new chapter in your own way.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for breakfast!
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
Whether you’re hibernating or embracing the chill, there’s no need to fret fall’s cooldown with these hot beauty finds that’ll keep you glowing all season long.
Some things never go out of style. Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry shares fashion must haves for a fresh take on relaxed vintage trends.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
After overcoming melanoma at age 18, Karolina Jasko went on to win Miss Illinois USA and find her purpose.
Bengaluru, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, is a teeming metropolis with a friendly soul, featuring good food, stunning cultural delights, and high-tech hospitals, making it an attractive medical tourism destination.
Pregnancy can become a lot harder or even impossible after cancer, but a viable option exists for those who still dream of growing their family—surrogacy.
By learning to fully follow her intuition and listen to her body, yogi Hilaire Lockwood was able to find peace amid chaos.
Gilda’s Club Madison offers a safe space to discuss death and dying in the cancer context.
Clinical pharmacist Dr. Diana Rangaves answers your questions about preventing cancer.
Dr. Thomas Campbell gives insight on the benefits of a plant-based diet for your overall health, as well as the potential impact it can have on fighting cancer.
An easy but flavorful summer drink is at your fingertips.
After surviving lymphoma twice, therapist and motivational strategist Cortina Peters decided to channel her experiences to help people everywhere.
From reiki and facials to massages and meditation, Sole + Luna offers an array of holistic wellness services for warriors.
Beauty doesn’t have to go on the backburner while living with cancer. In her new cW column, Cancer Fashionista creator Melissa Berry provides a one-stop shop for warriors seeking style.
Replacing ground beef or lamb with nutrient-packed lentils is a healthy upgrade for this classic comfort food.
When blogger Kamelia Britton was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, she struggled to share her story with thousands of followers and find a sense of purpose. A stranger’s small act of kindness helped her do both.
Maximum hydration and relaxation? Yes, please! With organic ingredients thoughtfully included in all product picks, the only thing you’ll have to worry about this summer when using these everyday essentials is feeling too good.
Cooling temperatures got you down? Warm up this winter with self-care tips from “happiness expert” Peggy Sullivan.
LUXXE|HONOR founder Jennifer Del Giudice’s mission is to provide access to safe and nontoxic skincare products and services to help others live a safe, peaceful and healthy life.
After 80 years of loose regulations and questionable safety practices, the cosmetics industry is about to get a much needed face-lift.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for breakfast, a snack or dessert!
In August’s Everyday Runway column, Melissa Berry shares with readers her “Menopause Survival Kit” and the items she uses to beat the heat!
From sleepless nights to persistent body aches, there’s a healing tea for whatever cancer symptom ails you.
Two breast cancer diagnoses in her 30s have not stopped Chris-Tia Donaldson, lawyer and founder of natural hair care brand Thank God It’s Natural, from living her best life in the present.
You try to do the right thing and buy organic fruits and vegetables, but there might be one place pesticides hide in secret: your wine rack.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
The Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery and the Med Spa sets itself apart from plastic surgery clinics by offering reconstructive surgeries for those in treatment or recovering from cancer.
This delicious and easy-to-make salmon recipe is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, vitamin C, and fiber to fight cancer.
Erica Langley’s breast cancer diagnosis came just weeks before her first bodybuilding competition. With no family history of cancer and a sparkling record of clean living, she was blindsided by her diagnosis. But she would soon find her physical and mental strength — honed during rigorous training — would be an asset during treatment and help her come back stronger than ever.
Matcha is a powdered form of green tea with 137-times more antioxidant power than loose leaf tea. Because the whole tea leaf is ground, no cancer-fighting properties are lost in the brewing process. Matcha has been found to improve brain function, slow cancer cell growth, and reduce harmful forms of cholesterol, among other health benefits.
Megan Sullivan, founder of With Grace B. Bold, designs elegant, fashion-forward garments that are made to help women feel beautiful and comfortable during a difficult time.
From dawn to dusk, we’ve got your meal plans covered with hearty, healthy recipes fit for any time of day. Try this one for breakfast!
Not all tattoos have meaning behind them, but these do. In cW’s newest portrait series, five women show off their ink that pays tribute to an array of cancer journeys, including their own.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
As the demand for clean beauty products grows, researchers are questioning the safety of talc.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for lunch!
This recipe features wild-caught salmon—one of the best sources of healthy fat that produces the least amount of toxic byproducts.
Meet the organization bringing psychosocial wellness to Chicagoland’s cancer community.
Allow the flavors of fall to ease you into this season. These anti-inflammatory dishes balance out the sweet, the savory, the acid and the spice and will have your friends and family feeling the love.
When cancer waylays her grandmother’s self-care routine, Ashley Jones learns a new way to express her love and appreciation.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
Melissa Berry of Cancer Fashionista shows us how a simple staple item can refresh your closet post-cancer treatment.
Putting pen to paper can unlock a multitude of mindful benefits.
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Stay prepared for your next visit with the doc with these 10 must-have hospital bag items that’ll keep you comfortably content.
Whitney Reynolds sits down with Dr. Kathleen Goss to talk stories of cancer, commitment and care.
After his wife’s sudden illness and death, photographer Mike McGregor launched Janesi Comfort, a new line of luxury robes and blankets adding a high-end touch to the hospital experience.
Breast cancer warrior and mindfulness facilitator Sharon Brock shares how her “LOVEE Method” inspired resilience throughout her own diagnosis and treatment.
After running herself ragged, trying to be the “perfect” caregiver, Jessica Walker realized she was not only doing herself a disservice, but her husband, too.
Kathy Hren has been a stage IV, ALK-positive lung cancer warrior for almost 12 years. Through life-prolonging medicine and art therapy in the form of quilting, she has been able to live a life she is grateful for.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
At just 30 years old, Sophie has been in remission from cancer for 23 years, but the trauma of surviving childhood cancer can’t be ignored, despite Sophie’s best efforts to stifle the memories.
From working out of her New York City apartment to opening two brick-and-mortar lash spas in sunny LA, celebrity lash expert Dionne Phillips is now using her platform to share her experience with breast cancer to inform and empower others.
Alina Mehrle was busy building an empire when she was diagnosed with aggressive triple-positive breast cancer. But it was her cancer journey that would go on to inspire an entirely new pursuit — the much-loved and award-winning skincare brand AMEŌN.
Under the direction of founder Damian Buchman, Milwaukee nonprofit The Ability Center provides inclusive play opportunities for people of all abilities while changing the conversation around accessibility and inclusivity entirely.
In her latest cW Recipe, blogger Lindsay Yarrow shares a deliciously quick pasta packed with cancer-fighting foods.
Kristen Thibeault, founder and CEO of corporate catering company Nybll, provides plant-focused, healthy meals that follow a cooking philosophy influenced by her own cancer diagnosis and recovery.
Look Good Feel Better, a free program dedicated to helping participants with managing the appearance-related effects of cancer, is providing renewed hope and confidence to warriors everywhere.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
When looking to secure sought-after name brand cosmetics, don’t bet your health for a bargain.
Reveal your inner beauty to set a positive tone each and every day.
Over on our Instagram, @cancerwellmag, we asked cW readers a question: What is the first thing you did when you were declared cancer-free? Read on for their responses.
In need of a refreshing reset? Turn self-care up a notch this season with four products guaranteed to give any waning winter blues the final boot.
Whether you’re sitting and stretching or training for a 10K, Issue 14’s tracklist will give you extra pep in your step.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for breakfast!
Work may be the last thing on your mind in the midst of a cancer diagnosis, but familiarizing yourself with workplace policies will give you time to focus on your health — in and out of the office.
We asked, you answered! The cancer community gives perspective on the portrayal of cancer in movies and television, and all the things they wish the media knew about the journey.
As newlyweds, Jessica Walker and her husband Tommy were blindsided by Tommy’s cancer diagnosis, but through treatments and recurrences, Jessica learned cancer doesn’t have to control their whole story.
Cancer coach Mirela Kopier emphasizes why it’s crucial for men to take charge of their health and how starting may be easier than you think.
AnaOno Intimates, a lingerie brand designed for people affected by breast cancer, hosted their fourth annual fashion show last week in New York City, which featured courageous cancer survivors, thrivers, and supporters wearing fun & fearless fashions.
When comedian Maria Falzone received a terminal cancer diagnosis, she knew all she could do was laugh.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
You smell soooo good—or at least you will once you try out these perfume picks! Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry offers up her personal faves as well as some crowd pleasers from readers.
In the fittest shape of her life, television host Samantha Harris got the surprise of a lifetime—she had breast cancer. Now, after successfully beating the disease, she’s sharing what she’s learned about the real meaning of health.
Cancer Wellness visited three of Chicago’s finest milliners who provide the cancer community and beyond with fashionable alternatives to scarves and wigs.
Rethinking the discourse regarding hope among doctors and patients alike could make a vital difference in warriors’ quality of life.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Yoga, a popular form of exercise focusing on breathwork through a series of postures or stretches, is gaining acceptance in western medicine as a way to relieve the mental, emotional and physical side effects of cancer treatment.
This month’s Everyday Runway column suits up with some swoon worthy selections to stay safe when out in the sun.
After years of struggling with itchiness & pain from heat and sun, Lauren Adilev finally received a diagnosis: the incredibly rare cancer CTCL.
In her new memoir, “Not in Vain, A Promise Kept,” Melissa Mullamphy chronicles her experience as caregiver following her mother’s cancer diagnosis — a time marked by misdiagnosis, difficult treatments and inept doctors — and provides real-life details for how to advocate for yourself or your loved ones amidst a cancer diagnosis.
Tattooing is no longer just a way to express yourself. Paramedical tattoo artists like Elsa Milani are rethinking ink as a means to help cancer thrivers love their bodies.
Ramzi Mansour and his wife, Nicole Mansour, showcase 42 women’s strength, beauty and vulnerability in their photography book, “Resilience.”
These meal delivery services provide fresh and healthy breakfast, lunch and dinners specifically formulated for people undergoing cancer treatment.
Drowsiness can be a doozy. Oncology nurse, personal trainer and exercise specialist Jenny Spencer is working to help warriors cope with cancer-related fatigue through fitness.
When Angela Perez was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, knowing her rights allowed her to navigate the workplace and remain productive.
Doctor, drug company executive, and medical reporter Mike Magee brings his talents to the literary world with an eye-opening exposé of the atrocities within the American health care system.
FemTech entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor Efrat Roman’s EZbra helps breast cancer thrivers “recover with dignity.”
After Virginia Carnesale’s breast cancer diagnosis, she was surprised by how little information was available for health and beauty products that could help warriors and thrivers through treatment. Resolving to do something about it, she founded Stage — an online platform celebrating its one-year anniversary this month.
Sun safe this summer by slathering on the ‘screen. Both mineral and chemical sunscreens protect the skin from sunburn, but is one better than the other?
Becky Kuehn wears many hats: licensed master esthetician and cosmetologist, hope coach, holistic cancer educator, and founder and president of the International Society of Oncology Estheticians and Allied Professionals. But most importantly, she is a cancer survivor. Her own experiences color the type of attention and care she gives her patients, making her a perfect resource to share how the beauty industry can help those with cancer.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
AnaOno and Lori Goldstein’s new collaboration features a collection of loungewear and intimates raising money to eradicate triple-negative breast cancer for good.
It’s spring! There’s no better moment than the present to cultivate your daydreams of becoming a green-thumbed horticulturist.
When Flavia Moylan’s son Joe was diagnosed with cancer, she used the food he ate—and not just the medicine he was given—to help him fight the sickness from within.
BIPOC communities are systemically burdened with limited health resources while provided an abundance of items that negatively impact their wellbeing. Registered dietician and nutritionist Maya Feller shares what this could mean for cancer risks, and how nutrition and wellness can be approached differently—and better.
In our new portrait series, we capture the beauty of the New Cancer Community.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for a snack!
Get your fair share of good cookin’ with this manageable hearty recipe fit for blustery days.
Thinking about switching up your daily habits? Add these reads to your TBR.
Wellness for Cancer founder Julie Bach travels around the world to make spas and wellness facilities more accessible to people with cancer.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
Part two of the cW Slice of Life essay series, Part Two of Mandi Chambless’ “Tomorrow I’ll Know” takes readers through her cancer journey, exploring the fears that seem insurmountable, the grief of losing sight of past selves and the anxieties of not knowing what is to come — emotions that are real, raw and deserving of recognition.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Meet the mobile app that takes the guesswork out of buying health-conscious, safe, personal care products.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for breakfast or dessert!
Sophie Tsairis’ doctors warned that her childhood cancer treatment could lead to early menopause, but every passing decade pushed this fact further from her mind. That is, until her early thirties, when she was forced to confront the reason behind a body and mind she was struggling to recognize.
The ancient practice of meditation is gaining popularity as a tool to relax and unwind.
Frank McKenna’s stage IV lung cancer diagnosis came as a huge surprise, but he never realized the tools he needed for survival were always within reach.
A bike accident helped cW’s resident cancer coach wake up to the power of positive thinking.
Allow the flavors of fall to ease you into this season. These anti-inflammatory dishes balance out the sweet, the savory, the acid and the spice and will have your friends and family feeling the love.
Don’t just save the salsa for a (socially distant) party. Use it on this hearty breakfast!
We’ve rounded up worthy substitutes for your go-to drink choices, from beer to rosé, that have zero—yes, zero—alcohol.
Share the love or treat yourself with this roundup of care packages that curate thoughtful goodies with cancer warriors in mind.
Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry sets her sights on stylish specs that won’t break the bank post-treatment.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
Cancer Wellness is proud to present the first installment of our new series in partnership with Bright Pink. FORCE is the first (and largest) nonprofit focused on providing education and resources to the hereditary cancer community, while championing efforts to widen access to genetic testing, cancer screenings and lifesaving treatments and procedures — regardless of income or insurance status.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for dessert!
When going through cancer treatment, catching some Z’s is more important than ever—but it’s not always easy.
From familiar favorites to nifty newbies, Issue 15’s tracklist sounds like summer.
Unsatisfied with wigs, Sonya Keshwani of StyleEsteem created a new style of headwraps that are as stylish as they are functional.
Health care settings with meaningful artwork have reported improved patient experiences. Iranian painter Lida Sherafatmand is working to ensure that such settings become the norm.
Food provides the fuel our cells need to function correctly, but not all food is created equal.
You probably won’t die from a broken heart, but a new study finds it could contribute to a future cancer diagnosis.
Cherry Blossom Intimates provides custom prosthetics and mastectomy bras to the Washington, D.C., cancer community—plus love, compassion, and understanding.
Introducing some of our favorite clean-beauty products that soften and revitalize skin of all types—for men, women, and everyone.
Silence is golden, as they say. But what does that really mean?
With summer in full swing, Anisha Patel, MD—a board-certified dermatologist at MD Anderson, a dermatopathologist at McGovern Medical School and a member of the American Academy—is here to answer all of your “burning” questions about melanoma risk in men.
Lauren Lopriore learns that the cancer journey doesn’t end once treatment is over.
From dawn to dusk, we’ve got your meal plans covered with hearty, healthy recipes fit for any time of day. Try this one for dinner!
Survivors dive deep into healing through the ethereal magic of Erena Shimoda’s underwater photography.
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for a snack!
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free program, operating in 42 states, that helps cancer survivors find and maintain an active lifestyle.
While Stacie Fleming was living out her fashion-fueled dreams in Paris, France, strange symptoms called her back to the U.S. The diagnosis? Late-stage ovarian cancer. But Stacie refused to allow cancer to consume her identity, and she used treatment sessions as an opportunity to don a show-stopping outfit and strut her stuff on the “chemo catwalk.” The results? Nurturing her creative spirit allowed her to ultimately find healing.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
Tasty and easy to grow at home, these are some of Cancer Wellness Magazine’s favorite medicinal herbs to fight and reduce cancer tumor growth.
If you’re looking for something beyond a simple sugar high, cannabis confections have you covered.
Cut out the grease by baking instead of frying these delicious falafels made using chickpeas, a pantry staple.
A skincare routine for men in treatment can help soften skin, strengthen facial hair and boost your mood. Here are some of our favorite products that will let your skin speak for itself.
Culinary Care provides hot meals for cancer fighters and caregivers when they need them most—during a long day at the hospital.
The American Cancer Society’s ResearcHERS campaign raises funds and awareness for the most innovative cancer research—by women, for women.
Want to decrease your risk of cancer? Make pasta night a little more interesting by swapping white-flour products with nutritious whole grains.
The ancient practice of sound therapy, or gong meditation, has long been a tool in East and Southeast Asia. Now, practitioners and researchers across the globe are embracing its benefits, too.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
If you didn’t log your workout, did you even break a sweat? We’ve rounded up our favorite fitness trackers based on battery life, features, and aesthetics.
Playtime isn’t just for kids. Making an effort to have some fun each day can expand your emotional and creative intelligence—and encourage you to live life a little more freely, too.
Melissa Berry sits down with Sonya Keshwani, creator of Style Esteem Wardrobe, to chat about how she turned her breast cancer journey into a collection of fashionable hair accessories fit for all cancer warriors, thrivers or anyone looking to try something new.
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
Our bodies shouldn’t be the only recipients of a toxin detox—common kitchen supplies could be ultimately harming your health.
Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry offers her cozy curated list of nightwear for warriors.
Health and wellness are always aligned. Follow these 10 tips for improving your mental health after diagnosis.
Never underestimate the power of a good outfit—or skincare routine or diet. Dr. Kordai DeCoteau believes style is more than just your clothing, and she’s helping warriors look their best to feel their best.
One young adult cancer survivor recounts her experience exploring the wilderness to find healing through connecting with nature and other survivors.
“Everyday Runway” columnist Melissa Berry talks post mastectomy nipple tattoos with leaders in the temporary and permanent tattoo fields.
When you’re used to kicking back with a drink to unwind, choosing to abstain from alcohol isn’t easy. But for some warriors, it’s worth the sacrifice if it means lessening the risk of recurrence.
Consider this your Thanksgiving alternative to sweet potato pie!
Our list of the best meditation apps on the market to offer clarity and calm amidst a cancer diagnosis.
Inspired to take charge of her health after being diagnosed with cancer, Lindsay Yarrow creates recipes that are nutrition-packed with good-for-you foods and flavors—plus, they provide everything the body needs to help fight cancer.
Sun safety involves more than just sunscreen. We selected some of the best looks of the season from our favorite UPD 50+ protection brands.
It’s time to turn the spotlight on the silent sufferers of cancer—men.
Head to the kitchen to try these new pantry-based recipes good for the whole family!
Knowing exactly what to say or how to say it when talking about your own diagnosis isn’t always possible. When you just can’t seem to find the words, art therapy gives you a canvas.
You never had a choice in your diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean your style must go out the window.
Our supporters are our biggest allies. Over on our Instagram @cancerwellmag, we asked questions about how to show support to yourself and your loved ones through a cancer diagnosis. Read on for some thoughts from our followers.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
Flaxseeds are a great source of fiber and a modern pantry staple. Incorporate them in these slightly-sweet carrot muffins.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
Soak in the sights and sounds of the summer season with Issue 11’s tracklist, an ode to the splendor of the great outdoors.
After three cancer diagnoses, Marianne Duquette Cuozzo found returning to her love of art helped her understand her changing body.
Rebecca Katz, the blogger and a Chef Emeritus at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, is on a mission to prove healthy food is more than just a hippie philosophy. Here, she shares her insight and three of her essential recipes.
Nicknamed “The Brow Maven,” Constance Latham of Maven Esthetics has become the go-to master of microblading for cancer fighters and survivors.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
