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Integrative medicine has become increasingly popular, alleviating many of the painful symptoms from cancer treatment. ⁠
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Though some less-regulated integrative medicine practices can indeed be harmful (as we've explored in past issues), there are many documented success stories of more popular methods. ⁠
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According to Dr. Michelle “Shelly” Smekens, a naturopathic practitioner, the important distinction between success and failure is a patient’s expectations of integrative medicine. ⁠
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Click our link in bio to learn how Dr. Shelly Smekens at Raden Wellness is helping to ensure patients encounter safe and smart whole-person healing.

Have you heard the news? The @nocc_national has reenvisioned their annual ovarian cancer conference into a fun, interactive online wellness retreat! Join them for their Wellness Retreat on May 7th & 8th and experience an online gathering for hope, inspiration, and support. ⁣
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Click the link in our bio to register before April 19th to receive your Wellness Package from the NOCC! #KnowOvarian

Morgan Bellock's decision to freeze her eggs ended up not only saving her life but changed the entire course of it.

It started in June 2017 with the initial ultrasound that Morgan needed to start the procedure. There, doctors found what they believed to be a large ovarian cyst.

“When I left the surgery, I remember them saying to me, ‘We got it all and we got something else,’” Morgan says. “I thought, ‘Great, two for one.’”

When Morgan went back to her doctor for what she thought was a simple follow-up procedure, she learned she had immature teratoma (stage I) ovarian cancer. While the cyst found during her initial scans had been benign, a second lump they found hiding behind it had been the cancerous tumor.

Click our link in bio to learn more about this week's #FighterFriday.

Morgan Bellock was 34 and in a dead-end relationship when she decided to freeze her eggs. She didn’t realize then that this move would save her life.

During an initial ultrasound Morgan needed to start the procedure, doctors found what they believed to be a large ovarian cyst and later turned out to be a cancerous tumor.

Her doctor explained that if she hadn’t come to freeze her eggs, she most likely would have physically noticed something within a year or two—but at that point, the cancer would have progressed far.

Driver John Andretti was known for his speed, versatility and ambition when it came to racing in NASCAR and IndyCar, racking up numerous career highlights over the years and carving out a spot for himself as one of the most popular and notable racers of his time. Now, a year after he lost his battle with colon cancer in 2020, his family is continuing that legacy for the cancer community.⁠
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Click our link in bio to learn more about how the #CheckIt4Andretti foundation is spreading awareness of colorectal cancer and is providing colonoscopies for those without insurance coverage.

In 2017, after being diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer at 53, John Andretti began the #CheckIt4Andretti campaign. While he was initially hesitant to go public with his cancer diagnosis, Andretti recognized the importance of raising awareness of the disease.

After losing his battle to colon cancer in 2020, his family decided to take the campaign one step further. To continue spreading awareness of colorectal cancer, #CheckIt4Andretti has now become a registered foundation that provides colonoscopies for those without insurance coverage or those whose insurance will not cover the procedure due to age or circumstance.

Bridget Stillwell inherited her mother’s sense of humor, her love to care for others and her love for running. But, she also inherited the BRCA1 gene mutation from her.⁠
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Although she didn't learn she carried the mutation until she was 21, deep down, Bridget always knew there was a cancer bullet careening towards her, gaining speed with each passing millisecond. ⁠
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"Just looking at my family history alone tells a grave story. It’s riddled with countless young women who died from breast and ovarian cancers. But what my family tree doesn't show is that these ancestors were strong and determined women who suffered great pain and loss, as fighters."⁠
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Click our link in bio to learn more about Bridget's "courageous, reckless and brave" decision to have her breasts and ovaries removed to avoid a cancer diagnosis.

Bridget Stillwell knew that every woman, except for one, in her family history that carried the BRCA mutation had developed either breast or ovarian cancer.

Her great-grandmother was 65 when she died of ovarian cancer. Her grandmother was 44 when she died of ovarian cancer. Her mother was then just 32 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Given her family history, Bridget chose to have her breasts and ovaries removed to avoid a cancer diagnosis.

Millennials can feel left behind in the cancer community when receiving a diagnosis in the prime of their life, especially in comparison to their younger or older counterparts. @StupidCancer is changing that.

Stupid Cancer recognizes the challenges of young adults with cancer including infertility, loss of identity and independence, lack or loss of insurance and the stalling of career development. One of the biggest challenges, though, is isolation, the ending of which is entrenched in Stupid Cancer’s mission.

Click our link in bio to learn how Stupid Cancer is building a community for AYA warriors.

The @llsusa Man and Woman of the Year campaign has begun! For the next ten weeks, Vogelzang Law and Cancer Wellness’ nominee Skye Keane will be working hard at fundraising in honor of local blood cancer survivors. Click our link in bio to learn more about Skye!

Product prototypes, jewelry and car parts are just some of the many uses for 3D printing. But the technology can do a lot more than that these days. From prosthetics and prescription drugs to organs and tumors, 3D printing and bioprinting are revolutionizing the medical sphere in stunning ways.

Click our link in bio to learn more about how the medical industry is harnessing the power of 3D printing to give a more personal touch to cancer care.

"Just let me know what I can do.” Those eight simple words probably mean well, but aren’t particularly helpful, are they? After telling your friends, co-workers and family that you are facing a cancer diagnosis, this may have been their first response.⁠
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Click our link in bio to learn about how nonprofit organization @Step_Sisters is there to help support breast cancer patients during treatment.

Direct patient support is an important but often overlooked part of treatment. Loved ones might encourage you to fight, not realizing the need to get in the trenches and fight alongside you.

Nonprofit organization @Step_Sisters understands the importance of patient support and is there to provide the support breast cancer warriors need.

While an incredible advancement, immunotherapy doesn’t work for every warrior—especially young women. By aiming to tailor treatment and customize care, precision medicine is ushering in a new era of improving immuno-oncology.

Click our link in bio to learn more about how customizing treatments like immunotherapy will further benefit cancer warriors.

The caretakers and supporters of those who have been diagnosed with cancer are more crucial to a patient’s journey than anyone or anything else. ⁠
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You may be a chemo buddy, scheduler, workout companion or all three. Whether a supporter goes to one chemo treatment or all of them, makes all the phone calls needed for treatment, takes the patient for a walk and holds their hand, the patient’s support system is an integral part of the process. ⁠
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Supporters can be the rock that a patient needs, selflessly putting everything on hold because there is no other option for them and their loved one. But, when taking care of others, it is also imperative for supporters to take care of themselves. ⁠
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Click our link in bio to read the latest "Ask the Cancer Coach" column about how to care for yourself while caring for others.

Strip lashes can be a quick and fun fix when you've lost your lashes to chemotherapy. However, wearing them every day can become cumbersome and not necessarily good when it comes to lash regrowth. ⁠
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In this month's "Everyday Runway," columnist Melissa Berry asked some of her favorite beauty experts (as well as fellow breast cancer thrivers) for their best tips, tricks and products when it comes to nurturing your new lashes.⁠
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Click our link in bio to learn the dos and don'ts of keeping your lashes in tip-top shape!

Part-time certified fitness instructor Jennifer Sinkwitts was slated to run the Boston Marathon after an impressive qualifying time—then she was diagnosed with breast cancer. ⁠
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"I told them that Boston was on my bucket list, and if I was going to die, I had to run it. We agreed that if one cancer was detected, I’d run. Any more cancers, and I wouldn't." ⁠
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Click our link in bio to learn more about how running the Boston Marathon helped remind Jennifer of her strength throughout her cancer journey.

For Jennifer Sinkwitts, running the Boston Marathon was tumultuous.

"I had never felt so consumed by fear and sadness, but when I crossed that finish line, I felt strong," she says.

Throughout her breast cancer journey, when she felt weak with nothing left to give, she remembered Boston and found the strength to push through.

This is our go-to Soft Boiled Egg recipe from cW resident nutritionist @martrippy! These are perfect to eat on their own or to add to your favorite salad, ramen or sandwich to sneak in some extra protein to your day. Keep watching or take a look at the full recipe below!

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
2 eggs
Flakey sea salt to top (preferably Maldon)

Preparation:
1. Fill a saucepan with 1/2 inch of water over high heat. Cover and bring to a boil.
2. Place 2 eggs into the saucepan. Cover and reduce heat to medium.
3. Set a timer for 6 1/2 minutes, then remove eggs from heat.
4. Discard the hot water and fill the saucepan with cold water and ice. Let sit for 2 minutes.
5. Carefully peel the eggs. Cut open, and top with flaky sea salt.

This is our go-to Soft Boiled Egg recipe from cW resident nutritionist Maria Tripodis! These are perfect to eat on their own or to add to your favorite salad, ramen or sandwich to sneak in some extra protein into your day. Keep watching or take a look at the full recipe below!

Allyn Rose created The Previvor to help provide women with comprehensive information on options for genetic testing, mastectomy and reconstruction to help them advocate for themselves and make the choices that are best for their breast cancer journeys.

After his wife’s sudden illness and death, photographer Mike McGregor was inspired to launch Janesi Comfort, a new line of luxury robes and blankets that are adding a high-end touch and comfort to the hospital experience.

Having difficulty coping with the mental toll of COVID-19? You’re not alone. In a time where most are experiencing increased grief, anxiety, fear and isolation, warriors are especially vulnerable.

Click our link in bio to read more about how the pandemic has impacted mental health concerns among cancer warriors.

Many of the best ideas come from somebody realizing that a pressing problem needs a solution and having the ability to offer an answer. Sara Olsher’s story is no exception.

Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2017, Sara was desperate to find materials that could explain to her six-year-old daughter what was happening. She hunted endlessly for children’s books but was left feeling frustrated after every search.

“I wanted to explain what cancer actually is because kids can understand. When we start explaining things in ways that are cutesy or kind of dumbed-down — talking down to them — it makes the situation worse,” says Sara.

This newfound free time coupled with her frustration at the lack of adequate materials to explain her cancer diagnosis to her daughter led to Sara writing and illustrating a children’s book and self-publishing it through Mighty + Bright.

Click our link in bio to learn more about Sara's cancer journey and the inspiration behind her book, “What Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer."

The cW team is looking for people in the Chicagoland area to feature in a powerful photo series that highlights tattoos honoring their cancer journey. Share your story with us at submissions@cancerwellness.com!

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Do you trust your body after cancer? After treatment, it can be easy to not only blame your body for what you've been through but to feel disconnected from it entirely.

Throughout her treatment, Hilaire Lockwood used meditation and her yoga practice to continue to deepen the mind, body and soul connection to heal.

What has helped you to trust your body after cancer? Share below.

For Hilaire Lockwood, founder of Hilltop Yoga, her cancer journey was one where she had to trust herself. By learning to fully follow her intuition and listen to her body, she was able to find peace amid chaos.⁣
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When it came to picking her medical team, Lockwood realized that she needed to listen to her inner knowing and advocate for the right treatment and doctors. ⁣
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“I think we all kind of do the same thing at first,” she says. “We do what they tell us to do and we go to the person that’s in town and I think that’s a bad plan. I really listened to my heart and to my soul. The people you have on your team, that’s everything—everything. You have to trust them. They have to actually listen to you.”⁣
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Click our link in bio to learn more about how trusting her body and inner knowing helped Hilaire advocated for herself through her cancer journey.

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