Mind & Body
Mindful Movement
Nonprofit Moving For Life is curating therapeutic dance for cancer warriors.
May 5, 2022
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.
Nonprofit Moving For Life is curating therapeutic dance for cancer warriors.
We spoke with Dr. Jonathan Bank, a reconstructive plastic surgeon, about why medical facilities are cancelling cancer surgeries to protect patients.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
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.
Cut out the grease by baking instead of frying these delicious falafels made using chickpeas, a pantry staple.
Flaxseeds are a great source of fiber and a modern pantry staple. Incorporate them in these slightly-sweet carrot muffins.
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.
After three cancer diagnoses, Marianne Duquette Cuozzo found returning to her love of art helped her understand her changing body.
By learning to fully follow her intuition and listen to her body, yogi Hilaire Lockwood was able to find peace amid chaos.
Lentils are a pantry staple. Use them when crafting this delicious take on a bolognese.
From familiar favorites to nifty newbies, Issue 15’s tracklist sounds like summer.
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.
Stupid Cancer offers mental health discussion series.
Share the love or treat yourself with this roundup of care packages that curate thoughtful goodies with cancer warriors in mind.
Seek some solace within the trees through cW’s handy guide of the best forest bathing spots around the world.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
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.
Whether you’re sitting and stretching or training for a 10K, Issue 14’s tracklist will give you extra pep in your step.
Through her company, Side Effect Support, Jill Meyer-Lippert, raises awareness about the importance of dental health while being treated for cancer, and offers resources to help manage short-term side effects and long-term oral health.
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.
‘Tis the season for gifting, but Melissa Berry’s latest column shares breast cancer thrivers’ favorite gifts for any time of the year.
Meet the organization bringing psychosocial wellness to Chicagoland’s cancer 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.
Our resident supporter columnist Jessica Walker shares her top-10 tips for how other supporters can help the cancer fighters in their life.
cW’s resident cancer coach explores the big and small ways you can incorporate movement into your routine while going through treatment.
Cherry Blossom Intimates provides custom prosthetics and mastectomy bras to the Washington, D.C., cancer community—plus love, compassion, and understanding.
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.
After years of working with patients with cancer, clinical psychologist Ritu Trivedi-Purohit, Psy.D., founded Thriveosity, a new monthly gift box that caters to the cancer community in all forms.
After years of struggling with itchiness & pain from heat and sun, Lauren Adilev finally received a diagnosis: the incredibly rare cancer CTCL.
This cancer-fighting burrito recipe is easy to make and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, selenium, magnesium, fiber, allicin, and curcumin.
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.
In her new book, professional race announcer and fitness innovator Fitz Koehler shares the laughs and tears of her breast cancer journey for other warriors.
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.
Maisha Wynn took back her life by adopting a vegan lifestyle and dropping more than 120 pounds. Now, she shares her healthy habits to help others visualize their goals and write their own success stories.
This delicious and easy-to-make salmon recipe is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, vitamin C, and fiber to fight cancer.
Thinking about switching up your daily habits? Add these reads to your TBR.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This cancer-fighting Mediterranean dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene, flavonoids, carotenoids, selenium, fiber, and allicin.
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
When going through cancer treatment, catching some Z’s is more important than ever—but it’s not always easy.
IPAs or lagers, stouts or saisons—all your favorite beers lend their distinct flavors to the hop plant, but new research from Oregon State University suggests hops can play an important role in fighting cancer.
If given the opportunity, healing can serve as one of the greatest equalizers among all of us.
Cancer survivors can find comfort, style and custom coiffures in the Crescent City at Fifi Mahony’s.
Social media empowers and connects us to our community but can also reinforce societal beauty standards and pressures that perpetuate self-doubt.
Susan Herndon, BSN, RN shares the how and why of getting the body ready for cancer treatment.
In her latest cW Recipe, blogger Lindsay Yarrow shares a deliciously quick pasta packed with cancer-fighting foods.
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.
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.
It’s spring! There’s no better moment than the present to cultivate your daydreams of becoming a green-thumbed horticulturist.
These six artists have all been touched by cancer — as supporters, survivors or thrivers. Here, they share creative works inspired by the cancer experience, each one utterly unique but with a shared message of perseverance and hope.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for breakfast!
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes, like no-bake pb&j cookies, will have them begging for seconds!
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes.
Sun safety involves more than just sunscreen. We selected some of the best looks of the season from our favorite UPD 50+ protection brands.
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.
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.
Issue 12’s thriver is Jamie Zeller Bitton who survived breast cancer.
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A regular exercise routine can mean better treatment outcomes and reduced risk of recurrence, but how exactly does exercise manifest in the body?
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
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.
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.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Some things never go out of style. Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry shares fashion must haves for a fresh take on relaxed vintage trends.
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.
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 a snack or dessert!
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.
Food provides the fuel our cells need to function correctly, but not all food is created equal.
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.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
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.
Berries aren’t only for desserts anymore! Research shows that a cup a day could keep cancer away.
Gilda’s Club Madison offers a safe space to discuss death and dying in the cancer context.
Sara Machnik was diagnosed with breast cancer in the middle of the pandemic — a cancer diagnosis is isolating enough, but COVID protocols made it difficult to connect with other warriors, friends and family. But then she started writing poetry, and Sara was able to face the darkness and turn her experience into something beautiful.
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.
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.
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.
Nicknamed “The Brow Maven,” Constance Latham of Maven Esthetics has become the go-to master of microblading for cancer fighters and survivors.
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.
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?
Michelle Segar, a researcher and health coach, offers insight about sustainable behavior changes in her latest book, “The Joy Choice.”
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.
Want to decrease your risk of cancer? Make pasta night a little more interesting by swapping white-flour products with nutritious whole grains.
Unsatisfied with wigs, Sonya Keshwani of StyleEsteem created a new style of headwraps that are as stylish as they are functional.
One young adult cancer survivor recounts her experience exploring the wilderness to find healing through connecting with nature and other survivors.
Meet the mobile app that takes the guesswork out of buying health-conscious, safe, personal care products.
Lauren Lopriore learns that the cancer journey doesn’t end once treatment is over.
This recipe features wild-caught salmon—one of the best sources of healthy fat that produces the least amount of toxic byproducts.
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.
Introducing some of our favorite clean-beauty products that soften and revitalize skin of all types—for men, women, and everyone.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free program, operating in 42 states, that helps cancer survivors find and maintain an active lifestyle.
This delicious, cancer fighting sweet potato recipe is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin C, selenium, magnesium, and fiber.
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.
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing for both a patient and their caregivers, but many tools are available for people to cope.
Tasty and easy to grow at home, these are some of cW’s favorite medicinal and cancer-fighting herbs.
Melissa Berry of Cancer Fashionista shows us how a simple staple item can refresh your closet post-cancer treatment.
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.
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.
After surviving a terminal melanoma diagnosis, Goose Island Beer Company ambassador Jonny Coffman shares the story of brewing a beer inspired by his lost palate and how it’s now raising thousands of dollars for cancer warriors.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
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.
Clinical pharmacist Dr. Diana Rangaves answers your questions about preventing cancer.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
This vegetable barley is cooked risotto-style but without the cheese and an abundance of cancer-fighting properties
Could gemstones and crystals be gleaming with the potential to enhance your health?
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.
When looking to secure sought-after name brand cosmetics, don’t bet your health for a bargain.
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.
In August’s Everyday Runway column, Melissa Berry shares with readers her “Menopause Survival Kit” and the items she uses to beat the heat!
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
Warm up cool winter nights with these heart and healthy dishes. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
Getting up and moving might sound daunting while in treatment, but it can lead to a big difference in how you feel both mentally and physically.
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.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
After 80 years of loose regulations and questionable safety practices, the cosmetics industry is about to get a much needed face-lift.
Resident cancer coach Mirela Kopier delves into some of the different ways you can be your own biggest supporter in the cancer journey.
Whitney Reynolds sits down with Dr. Kathleen Goss to talk stories of cancer, commitment and care.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
Survivors dive deep into healing through the ethereal magic of Erena Shimoda’s underwater photography.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for breakfast!
Embracing wellness from a holistic perspective is what we love to do. Check out our latest clean beauty selections.
Personal Ink, a program created by nonprofit Fuck Cancer, empowers women to reclaim their bodies post-mastectomy.
From mental health to physical well-being, taking care includes taking a break.
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.
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.
S.E. Spa thrives under the guidance of Spa Director Maria Leticia Fernández, who incorporates Wellness for Cancer training into every treatment, for every guest.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
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.
The key to answering life’s greatest questions resides within yourself, but you must first learn how to access this internal well.
When cancer waylays her grandmother’s self-care routine, Ashley Jones learns a new way to express her love and appreciation.
The global adaptive apparel market will reach $288.7 billion this year. Now, brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, and Zappos have entered the market with fashionable and functionable designs to tap into this emerging trend.
A bike accident helped cW’s resident cancer coach wake up to the power of positive thinking.
“Tough,” a collection of essays curated by breast cancer thriver Marquina Iliev-Piselli, acts as an everyday survival guide for those undergoing cancer treatment.
The Rapunzel Project seeks to educate patients about a possible solution to chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
We hold the power to help heal in our hands. Physical touch can act as a healing modality to help people with cancer feel supported and loved while reducing stress and anxiety.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
When comedian Maria Falzone received a terminal cancer diagnosis, she knew all she could do was laugh.
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.
Cooling temperatures got you down? Warm up this winter with self-care tips from “happiness expert” Peggy Sullivan.
With a mission to provide safe, natural relief for people with cancer, Dermavitality’s focus is to develop effective and affordable skin care through plant power and peer-reviewed research.
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?
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.
While vitamin and supplement use has become trendier than ever, research shows nutrients in capsule or powdered form are still no match for a healthy diet—and may even cause more harm than good for people with cancer.
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.
This season is all about the sun—and properly protecting yourself from it’s inviting yet harmful rays. Check out some of our favorite clean & green beauty products to keep your skin in tip-top shape.
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.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for a snack!
Reveal your inner beauty to set a positive tone each and every day.
This month’s Everyday Runway column suits up with some swoon worthy selections to stay safe when out in the sun.
Through physical therapy treatments and educational videos, cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Leslie Waltke, PT, DPT helps individuals at all phases of recovery.
Grief, illness and purpose led to two-time cancer warrior Dean Hall diving into the swim of a lifetime. He ended up making history.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
These organizations offer free-of-charge pampering services to help patients feel beautiful when cancer treatments have them feeling their worst.
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.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
It’s time to turn the spotlight on the silent sufferers of cancer—men.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
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.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
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 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.
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.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
Dr. Daniel Mulrooney of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee answers your questions about childhood cancer and survivorship.
In her latest column, Jessica Walker offers five tips for the newly diagnosed who may feel completely overwhelmed about the journey before them.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for a snack or dessert!
FemTech entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor Efrat Roman’s EZbra helps breast cancer thrivers “recover with dignity.”
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.
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.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
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.
AnaOno and Lori Goldstein’s new collaboration features a collection of loungewear and intimates raising money to eradicate triple-negative breast cancer for good.
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.
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.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
Our bodies shouldn’t be the only recipients of a toxin detox—common kitchen supplies could be ultimately harming 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.
Sometimes your oncologist just isn’t the right fit—and it’s OK to find someone else who is.
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.
You never had a choice in your diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean your style must go out the window.
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.
In March’s A Common Thread column, Melissa Berry chats with Lori Goldstein, founder of LOGO by Lori Goldstein, about her clothing line and the amazing work she does for breast cancer.
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.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for breakfast or dessert!
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.
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!
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.
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.
There’s no such thing as being too prepared for winter! Soak up self-care with a splash of summer when using these beauty picks that’ll leave your skin and hair hydrated and hopeful.
Maintaining proper nutrition is especially important during cancer treatment. Utilize these tips to find balance.
Flipping through the pages of issue 12’s featured books will unveil the possibility of a well-balanced and full life at any point in your cancer journey. Take a peek!
Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry offers her cozy curated list of nightwear for warriors.
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.
Want clear skin? Epigenetics—the study of controlling gene expression—is no longer just for the cancer research world.
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.
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 overcoming melanoma at age 18, Karolina Jasko went on to win Miss Illinois USA and find her purpose.
Putting pen to paper can unlock a multitude of mindful benefits.
In our new portrait series, we capture the beauty of the New Cancer Community.
Rethinking the discourse regarding hope among doctors and patients alike could make a vital difference in warriors’ quality of life.
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.
With the right tools and information, accessing the right prescription medication for your cancer diagnosis doesn’t have to be complicated.
As cosmetics companies thrive on dramatic marketing claims and false advertising, how do consumers know what to trust?
From reiki and facials to massages and meditation, Sole + Luna offers an array of holistic wellness services for warriors.
In her new column, artist and holistic teacher Liz Tuckwell shares her secrets for releasing pent-up energy.
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.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
After surviving lymphoma twice, therapist and motivational strategist Cortina Peters decided to channel her experiences to help people everywhere.
Cancer Wellness visited three of Chicago’s finest milliners who provide the cancer community and beyond with fashionable alternatives to scarves and wigs.
You probably won’t die from a broken heart, but a new study finds it could contribute to a future cancer diagnosis.
Your wellness routine shouldn’t weigh you down. When traveling, dive into your inner wellspring of wellness to stay grounded away from home.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple,
quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Stay prepared for your next visit with the doc with these 10 must-have hospital bag items that’ll keep you comfortably content.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
Despite being a risk factor for cancer, alcohol consumption remains high among cancer fighters and survivors according to a new study, worrying many in the medical field.
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?
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry combines practical and popular to bring you a roundup of fall fits that’ll warm up your wardrobe.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. 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.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
The HHI offers classes, spa sessions, and holistic treatments—plus a little bit of magic—to heal the body from the inside out.
There’s no question about it—you deserve some self-care and self-indulgence after the past year! Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry shares her top picks of the “treat yourself” variety worth your coin this season.
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?
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.
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.
When Angela Perez was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, knowing her rights allowed her to navigate the workplace and remain productive.
Thergy, a “cancer care solutions” brand, has revolutionized radiation and chemotherapy treatment with the introduction of ARC, their skin-saving solution.
Stage is on a mission to empower the breast cancer community with knowledge, confidence and style. When their founder, Virginia Carnesale, learned about the harmful toxins in most beauty products after receiving her breast cancer diagnosis, she was shocked at how difficult it was to find products that were free of the most concerning ingredients — like endocrine disruptors and carcinogens. With Stage, Carnesale provides a curated selection of high-performing skincare, haircare and cosmetics to help take the guesswork out of switching to clean beauty.
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.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
From sleepless nights to persistent body aches, there’s a healing tea for whatever cancer symptom ails you.
Base2Summit adventure camp provides grounding and growth for young adult cancer survivors.
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.
As the demand for clean beauty products grows, researchers are questioning the safety of talc.
Ramzi Mansour and his wife, Nicole Mansour, showcase 42 women’s strength, beauty and vulnerability in their photography book, “Resilience.”
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
Getting in the mood can be difficult after treatment, but it doesn’t need to be. Slow and steady steps in rediscovering your sexuality can make all the difference.
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.
The American Cancer Society’s ResearcHERS campaign raises funds and awareness for the most innovative cancer research—by women, for women.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
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.
“Everyday Runway” columnist Melissa Berry talks post mastectomy nipple tattoos with leaders in the temporary and permanent tattoo fields.
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.
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.
Dry weather got you down? Slide into silky smooth territory with these product picks sure to hydrate and revitalize your skin.
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.
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.
Can a dose of gardening help your recovery? Horticultural therapists think so. Here’s the dirt on the power of plants.
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.
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.
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!
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.
These meal delivery services provide fresh and healthy breakfast, lunch and dinners specifically formulated for people undergoing cancer treatment.
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 running herself ragged, trying to be the “perfect” caregiver, Jessica Walker realized she was not only doing herself a disservice, but her husband, too.
If you’re looking to get fitted while supporting a good cause, the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation has just the swag for you.
In this month’s “Everyday Runway,” columnist Melissa Berry explores the dos and don’ts of looking after your lovely lashes post-treatment.
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.
In this issue’s column, cW’s resident cancer coach Mirela Kopier explores the importance of living well and being your own advocate beyond conventional means.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
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.
Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry sets her sights on stylish specs that won’t break the bank post-treatment.
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.
Get your fair share of good cookin’ with this manageable hearty recipe fit for blustery days.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
Our cleansing columnist shares her top seasonal produce for healthy, glowing skin.
Say cheese! Cancer survivors find healing lies within the frame through the Framed Portrait Experience.
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.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for lunch!
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for breakfast, a snack or dessert!
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.
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.
Every ingredient in this veggie bake does the body good.
Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center combines her training as an oncologist and her passion for helping others by hosting the informative and inspirational “Cancer Straight Talk” podcast.
With the arrival of COVID-19 comes bouts of uncertainty, but a lot can be learned from warriors’ experiences with cancer and channeling resilience.
We’ve rounded up worthy substitutes for your go-to drink choices, from beer to rosé, that have zero—yes, zero—alcohol.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
Silence is golden, as they say. But what does that really mean?
