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Don’t Forget to Laugh
When comedian Maria Falzone received a terminal cancer diagnosis, she knew all she could do was laugh.
April 29, 2019
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.
When comedian Maria Falzone received a terminal cancer diagnosis, she knew all she could do was laugh.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes, like no-bake pb&j cookies, will have them begging for seconds!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michelle Segar, a researcher and health coach, offers insight about sustainable behavior changes in her latest book, “The Joy Choice.”
Seek some solace within the trees through cW’s handy guide of the best forest bathing spots around the world.
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.
Whitney Reynolds sits down with Dr. Kathleen Goss to talk stories of cancer, commitment and care.
Through physical therapy treatments and educational videos, cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Leslie Waltke, PT, DPT helps individuals at all phases of recovery.
Young Survival Coalition’s Tour de Pink raises funds for young adult breast cancer support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When going through cancer treatment, catching some Z’s is more important than ever—but it’s not always easy.
Rethinking the discourse regarding hope among doctors and patients alike could make a vital difference in warriors’ quality of life.
In this issue’s column, cW’s resident cancer coach Mirela Kopier explores the necessity of caring for yourself while caring for others.
In her new column, artist and holistic teacher Liz Tuckwell shares her secrets for releasing pent-up energy.
Stupid Cancer offers mental health discussion series.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for breakfast!
After three cancer diagnoses, Marianne Duquette Cuozzo found returning to her love of art helped her understand her changing body.
“Everyday Runway” columnist Melissa Berry talks post mastectomy nipple tattoos with leaders in the temporary and permanent tattoo fields.
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.
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.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil answers reader questions about sun skin safety for people of color.
In this month’s “Everyday Runway,” columnist Melissa Berry explores the dos and don’ts of looking after your lovely lashes post-treatment.
This month’s Everyday Runway column by Melissa Berry features her top choices in robes so that we all can feel cozy and pampered this fall.
As the demand for clean beauty products grows, researchers are questioning the safety of talc.
Supporting a child going through cancer isn’t always easy, but there are ways to help. Cancer coach Mirela Kopier explores how to navigate this uniquely difficult situation.
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.
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?
Resident cancer coach Mirela Kopier delves into some of the different ways you can be your own biggest supporter in the cancer journey.
Dry weather got you down? Slide into silky smooth territory with these product picks sure to hydrate and revitalize your skin.
‘Tis the season for gifting, but Melissa Berry’s latest column shares breast cancer thrivers’ favorite gifts for any time of the year.
Berries aren’t only for desserts anymore! Research shows that a cup a day could keep cancer away.
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.
Some things never go out of style. Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry shares fashion must haves for a fresh take on relaxed vintage trends.
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.
Tasty and easy to grow at home, these are some of cW’s favorite medicinal and cancer-fighting herbs.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free program, operating in 42 states, that helps cancer survivors find and maintain an active lifestyle.
If given the opportunity, healing can serve as one of the greatest equalizers among all of us.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
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!
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.
Sun safety involves more than just sunscreen. We selected some of the best looks of the season from our favorite UPD 50+ protection brands.
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.
It’s time to turn the spotlight on the silent sufferers of cancer—men.
From reiki and facials to massages and meditation, Sole + Luna offers an array of holistic wellness services for warriors.
In her latest cW Recipe, blogger Lindsay Yarrow shares a deliciously quick pasta packed with cancer-fighting foods.
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 cancer-fighting burrito recipe is easy to make and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, selenium, magnesium, fiber, allicin, and curcumin.
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.
This month’s Everyday Runway column suits up with some swoon worthy selections to stay safe when out in the sun.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
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.
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.
Breast cancer warrior and mindfulness facilitator Sharon Brock shares how her “LOVEE Method” inspired resilience throughout her own diagnosis and treatment.
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing for both a patient and their caregivers, but many tools are available for people to cope.
Claudia “Sunny” Hayes was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 25 years old. A new business owner, her rigorous treatment schedule almost ruined everything she had worked for, but maintaining positivity and a renewed focus on her goals allowed her to create a new kind of success story.
Confronting cachexia, the “wasting syndrome” seen in many cancer cases, may become easier with promising new drug development.
This vegetable barley is cooked risotto-style but without the cheese and an abundance of cancer-fighting properties
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.
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.
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.
An easy but flavorful summer drink is at your fingertips.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
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.
A bike accident helped cW’s resident cancer coach wake up to the power of positive thinking.
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.
Melissa Berry of Cancer Fashionista shows us how a simple staple item can refresh your closet post-cancer treatment.
From familiar favorites to nifty newbies, Issue 15’s tracklist sounds like summer.
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!
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.
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.
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.
In August’s Everyday Runway column, Melissa Berry shares with readers her “Menopause Survival Kit” and the items she uses to beat the heat!
Issue 12’s thriver is Jamie Zeller Bitton who survived breast cancer.
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.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for a snack!
Cancer Wellness visited three of Chicago’s finest milliners who provide the cancer community and beyond with fashionable alternatives to scarves and wigs.
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.
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.
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.
Breast cancer warriors can find extra support through Boobie Crowns, an organization with an unconventional way of making you feel like royalty.
Meet the mobile app that takes the guesswork out of buying health-conscious, safe, personal care products.
It’s spring! There’s no better moment than the present to cultivate your daydreams of becoming a green-thumbed horticulturist.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for breakfast or dessert!
The ancient practice of meditation is gaining popularity as a tool to relax and unwind.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
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.
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.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for a snack!
When looking to secure sought-after name brand cosmetics, don’t bet your health for a bargain.
Can a dose of gardening help your recovery? Horticultural therapists think so. Here’s the dirt on the power of plants.
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.
These organizations offer free-of-charge pampering services to help patients feel beautiful when cancer treatments have them feeling their worst.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
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.
cW’s resident cancer coach explores the big and small ways you can incorporate movement into your routine while going through treatment.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
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.
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.
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.
This cancer-fighting Mediterranean dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene, flavonoids, carotenoids, selenium, fiber, and allicin.
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.
You never had a choice in your diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean your style must go out the window.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
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.
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?
Nurture the mind-body connection this winter through easy, healing practices that detoxify and enrich.
After years of struggling with itchiness & pain from heat and sun, Lauren Adilev finally received a diagnosis: the incredibly rare cancer CTCL.
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
The HHI offers classes, spa sessions, and holistic treatments—plus a little bit of magic—to heal the body from the inside out.
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.
Survivors dive deep into healing through the ethereal magic of Erena Shimoda’s underwater photography.
Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry will have you looking chic for your NYE countdown with easy-to-wear silhouettes that keep the cancer warrior in mind.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for breakfast!
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.
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.
If you’re looking for something beyond a simple sugar high, cannabis confections have you covered.
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.
With the right tools and information, accessing the right prescription medication for your cancer diagnosis doesn’t have to be complicated.
Introducing some of our favorite clean-beauty products that soften and revitalize skin of all types—for men, women, and everyone.
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.
These meal delivery services provide fresh and healthy breakfast, lunch and dinners specifically formulated for people undergoing cancer treatment.
With the arrival of COVID-19 comes bouts of uncertainty, but a lot can be learned from warriors’ experiences with cancer and channeling resilience.
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.
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.
After overcoming melanoma at age 18, Karolina Jasko went on to win Miss Illinois USA and find her purpose.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
Head to the kitchen to try these new pantry-based recipes good for the whole family!
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.
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!
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!
Lauren Lopriore learns that the cancer journey doesn’t end once treatment is over.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for lunch!
Your wellness routine shouldn’t weigh you down. When traveling, dive into your inner wellspring of wellness to stay grounded away from home.
Want to decrease your risk of cancer? Make pasta night a little more interesting by swapping white-flour products with nutritious whole grains.
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 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.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for dessert!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
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.
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.
Dr. Daniel Mulrooney of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee answers your questions about childhood cancer and survivorship.
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.
Our cleansing columnist shares her top seasonal produce for healthy, glowing skin.
Acclaimed poet Anne Boyer’s new memoir documenting her experience in treatment for breast cancer will break your heart but leave you wanting more.
On Instagram (@cancerwellmag), we asked, “What do you wish your doctors understood about the cancer journey?” Read on for answers from the cW community!
A regular exercise routine can mean better treatment outcomes and reduced risk of recurrence, but how exactly does exercise manifest in the body?
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.
“Tough,” a collection of essays curated by breast cancer thriver Marquina Iliev-Piselli, acts as an everyday survival guide for those undergoing cancer treatment.
Wellness for Cancer founder Julie Bach travels around the world to make spas and wellness facilities more accessible to people with cancer.
Cooling temperatures got you down? Warm up this winter with self-care tips from “happiness expert” Peggy Sullivan.
cW’s resident cancer coach reminds supporters and caregivers about the importance of self-care when supporting someone else on a cancer journey.
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.
Warm up cool winter nights with these heart and healthy dishes. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
Personal Ink, a program created by nonprofit Fuck Cancer, empowers women to reclaim their bodies post-mastectomy.
For children dealing with a world of uncertainty, art can be a useful and comforting way to induce mindfulness and joy.
You probably won’t die from a broken heart, but a new study finds it could contribute to a future cancer diagnosis.
Meet the organization bringing psychosocial wellness to Chicagoland’s cancer community.
After surviving lymphoma twice, therapist and motivational strategist Cortina Peters decided to channel her experiences to help people everywhere.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for a snack or dessert!
Ramzi Mansour and his wife, Nicole Mansour, showcase 42 women’s strength, beauty and vulnerability in their photography book, “Resilience.”
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
Did you know that diet and nutrition play a large role in mesothelioma treatment? Keep reading to learn more.
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.
Because Love provides a little pick-me-up even in the darkest of times.
Soak in the sights and sounds of the summer season with Issue 11’s tracklist, an ode to the splendor of the great outdoors.
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 comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for breakfast, a snack or dessert!
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.
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?
Thergy, a “cancer care solutions” brand, has revolutionized radiation and chemotherapy treatment with the introduction of ARC, their skin-saving solution.
Replacing ground beef or lamb with nutrient-packed lentils is a healthy upgrade for this classic comfort food.
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.
Cancer survivors can find comfort, style and custom coiffures in the Crescent City at Fifi Mahony’s.
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.
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.
One young adult cancer survivor recounts her experience exploring the wilderness to find healing through connecting with nature and other survivors.
If you’re looking to get fitted while supporting a good cause, the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation has just the swag for you.
Unsatisfied with wigs, Sonya Keshwani of StyleEsteem created a new style of headwraps that are as stylish as they are functional.
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.
Maintaining proper nutrition is especially important during cancer treatment. Utilize these tips to find balance.
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!
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.
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 sets her sights on stylish specs that won’t break the bank post-treatment.
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.
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.
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!
Flaxseeds are a great source of fiber and a modern pantry staple. Incorporate them in these slightly-sweet carrot muffins.
Gilda’s Club Madison offers a safe space to discuss death and dying in the cancer context.
From mental health to physical well-being, taking care includes taking a break.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
From sleepless nights to persistent body aches, there’s a healing tea for whatever cancer symptom ails you.
Share the love or treat yourself with this roundup of care packages that curate thoughtful goodies with cancer warriors in mind.
Every ingredient in this veggie bake does the body good.
Upstart Chicago-based clothing company Stitch + Heart customizes the fit and charitable donations of its customers.
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
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.
Grief, illness and purpose led to two-time cancer warrior Dean Hall diving into the swim of a lifetime. He ended up making history.
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.
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.
Cherry Blossom Intimates provides custom prosthetics and mastectomy bras to the Washington, D.C., cancer community—plus love, compassion, and understanding.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
Stay prepared for your next visit with the doc with these 10 must-have hospital bag items that’ll keep you comfortably content.
Could gemstones and crystals be gleaming with the potential to enhance your health?
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.
From photography classes to wardrobe design workshops, nonprofit Fashion Fights Cancer is sprucing up the healing process through trendsetting initiatives.
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.
Silence is golden, as they say. But what does that really mean?
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.
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.
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.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
This season’s shelf features international reads, including a beautifully lyrical memoir translated from French, the work of a recently deceased Canadian poet, and an investigation into the poisoning of U.S. soldiers and civilians abroad during the “War on Terror.”
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes.
Lentils are a pantry staple. Use them when crafting this delicious take on a bolognese.
Embracing wellness from a holistic perspective is what we love to do. Check out our latest clean beauty selections.
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.
By learning to fully follow her intuition and listen to her body, yogi Hilaire Lockwood was able to find peace amid chaos.
The team behind Care+Wear, who make adaptive clothing, consider themselves part of a “for-purpose company,” collaborating with nonprofits and fostering a give-back program that buttons every hole in the fashion world.
Consider this your Thanksgiving alternative to sweet potato pie!
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.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
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.
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.
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.
These easy but flavorful recipes have all the fixings for a bountiful spring.
Health and wellness are always aligned. Follow these 10 tips for improving your mental health after diagnosis.
Our resident supporter columnist Jessica Walker shares her top-10 tips for how other supporters can help the cancer fighters in their life.
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.
Cut out the grease by baking instead of frying these delicious falafels made using chickpeas, a pantry staple.
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.
Thinking about switching up your daily habits? Add these reads to your TBR.
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for breakfast!
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.
Want clear skin? Epigenetics—the study of controlling gene expression—is no longer just for the cancer research world.
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!
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
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.
The key to answering life’s greatest questions resides within yourself, but you must first learn how to access this internal well.
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.
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.
AnaOno and Lori Goldstein’s new collaboration features a collection of loungewear and intimates raising money to eradicate triple-negative breast cancer for good.
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.
Get your fair share of good cookin’ with this manageable hearty recipe fit for blustery days.
Culinary Care provides hot meals for cancer fighters and caregivers when they need them most—during a long day at the hospital.
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.
If you’re looking to go big and bold while your hair grows, earrings may be your new favorite accessory.
We spoke with Dr. Jonathan Bank, a reconstructive plastic surgeon, about why medical facilities are cancelling cancer surgeries to protect patients.
With growing research on its merit for active cancer warriors, guided imagery offers a good excuse to stretch your mental muscles while reaping physical and emotional benefits.
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.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
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.
Nonprofit Moving For Life is curating therapeutic dance for cancer warriors.
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.
In her latest column, Jessica Walker offers five tips for the newly diagnosed who may feel completely overwhelmed about the journey before them.
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.
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.
This delicious and easy-to-make salmon recipe is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, vitamin C, and fiber to fight cancer.
Tired of baking tons of breads and pastries? Try this healthy snack, incorporating a little bit of chocolate and chia seeds for nutrients.
Maximize comfy and cozy feels with Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry’s fave sweater selections this fall season. Whether you need a trendy piece to go out on the town in or a laid-back staple for curling up on the couch, this list has it all.
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.
Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry combines practical and popular to bring you a roundup of fall fits that’ll warm up your wardrobe.
Food provides the fuel our cells need to function correctly, but not all food is created equal.
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.
After 80 years of loose regulations and questionable safety practices, the cosmetics industry is about to get a much needed face-lift.
Nicknamed “The Brow Maven,” Constance Latham of Maven Esthetics has become the go-to master of microblading for cancer fighters and survivors.
We’ve rounded up worthy substitutes for your go-to drink choices, from beer to rosé, that have zero—yes, zero—alcohol.
