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Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
May 13, 2021
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.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
As cosmetics companies thrive on dramatic marketing claims and false advertising, how do consumers know what to trust?
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 resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
When Angela Perez was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, knowing her rights allowed her to navigate the workplace and remain productive.
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.
The Rapunzel Project seeks to educate patients about a possible solution to chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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!
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.
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.
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.
It’s spring! There’s no better moment than the present to cultivate your daydreams of becoming a green-thumbed horticulturist.
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.
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.
When looking to secure sought-after name brand cosmetics, don’t bet your health for a bargain.
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.
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.
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.
Never underestimate the power of a good outfit—or skincare routine or diet. Dr. Kordai DeCoteau believes style is more than just your clothing, and she’s helping warriors look their best to feel their best.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
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.
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 breakfast.
Through physical therapy treatments and educational videos, cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Leslie Waltke, PT, DPT helps individuals at all phases of recovery.
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.
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.
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.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
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.
Everyday Runway columnist Melissa Berry sets her sights on stylish specs that won’t break the bank post-treatment.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
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.
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.
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.
This cancer-fighting Mediterranean dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene, flavonoids, carotenoids, selenium, fiber, and allicin.
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.
Issue 12’s thriver is Jamie Zeller Bitton who survived breast cancer.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
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.
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.
Acclaimed poet Anne Boyer’s new memoir documenting her experience in treatment for breast cancer will break your heart but leave you wanting more.
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.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
Tired of baking tons of breads and pastries? Try this healthy snack, incorporating a little bit of chocolate and chia seeds for nutrients.
Base2Summit adventure camp provides grounding and growth for young adult cancer survivors.
We’re growing accustomed to donning physical face masks for good reason, but the metaphorical ones we carry may end up restricting our truest – and best – selves.
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.
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.
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.
In this issue’s column, cW’s resident cancer coach Mirela Kopier explores the necessity of caring for yourself while caring for others.
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.
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 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.
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After three cancer diagnoses, Marianne Duquette Cuozzo found returning to her love of art helped her understand her changing body.
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.
For children dealing with a world of uncertainty, art can be a useful and comforting way to induce mindfulness and joy.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
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.
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.
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.
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 straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Cancer survivors can find comfort, style and custom coiffures in the Crescent City at Fifi Mahony’s.
Berries aren’t only for desserts anymore! Research shows that a cup a day could keep cancer away.
Stupid Cancer offers mental health discussion series.
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing for both a patient and their caregivers, but many tools are available for people to cope.
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!
Susan Herndon, BSN, RN shares the how and why of getting the body ready for cancer treatment.
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.
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.
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.
Wellness for Cancer founder Julie Bach travels around the world to make spas and wellness facilities more accessible to people with cancer.
Nurture the mind-body connection this winter through easy, healing practices that detoxify and enrich.
Social media empowers and connects us to our community but can also reinforce societal beauty standards and pressures that perpetuate self-doubt.
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.
One young adult cancer survivor recounts her experience exploring the wilderness to find healing through connecting with nature and other survivors.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for a snack or dessert!
Replacing ground beef or lamb with nutrient-packed lentils is a healthy upgrade for this classic comfort food.
With the right tools and information, accessing the right prescription medication for your cancer diagnosis doesn’t have to be complicated.
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.
Warm up cool winter nights with these heart and healthy dishes. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
From photography classes to wardrobe design workshops, nonprofit Fashion Fights Cancer is sprucing up the healing process through trendsetting initiatives.
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.
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!
Don’t just save the salsa for a (socially distant) party. Use it on this hearty breakfast!
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
Could gemstones and crystals be gleaming with the potential to enhance your health?
“Tough,” a collection of essays curated by breast cancer thriver Marquina Iliev-Piselli, acts as an everyday survival guide for those undergoing cancer treatment.
This delicious and easy-to-make salmon recipe is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, vitamin C, and fiber to fight cancer.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for breakfast!
Maintaining proper nutrition is especially important during cancer treatment. Utilize these tips to find balance.
This recipe features wild-caught salmon—one of the best sources of healthy fat that produces the least amount of toxic byproducts.
Rethinking the discourse regarding hope among doctors and patients alike could make a vital difference in warriors’ quality of life.
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.
Silence is golden, as they say. But what does that really mean?
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.
After Virginia Carnesale’s breast cancer diagnosis, she was surprised by how little information was available for health and beauty products that could help warriors and thrivers through treatment. Resolving to do something about it, she founded Stage — an online platform celebrating its one-year anniversary this month.
New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil answers reader questions about sun skin safety for people of color.
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.
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.
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.
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
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.
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.
These meal delivery services provide fresh and healthy breakfast, lunch and dinners specifically formulated for people undergoing cancer treatment.
Every ingredient in this veggie bake does the body good.
As the demand for clean beauty products grows, researchers are questioning the safety of talc.
On Instagram (@cancerwellmag), we asked, “What do you wish your doctors understood about the cancer journey?” Read on for answers from the cW community!
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.
Reveal your inner beauty to set a positive tone each and every day.
Our list of the best meditation apps on the market to offer clarity and calm amidst a cancer diagnosis.
We spoke with Dr. Jonathan Bank, a reconstructive plastic surgeon, about why medical facilities are cancelling cancer surgeries to protect patients.
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!
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
In our new portrait series, we capture the beauty of the New Cancer Community.
From reiki and facials to massages and meditation, Sole + Luna offers an array of holistic wellness services for warriors.
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.
Michelle Segar, a researcher and health coach, offers insight about sustainable behavior changes in her latest book, “The Joy Choice.”
While Stacie Fleming was living out her fashion-fueled dreams in Paris, France, strange symptoms called her back to the U.S. The diagnosis? Late-stage ovarian cancer. But Stacie refused to allow cancer to consume her identity, and she used treatment sessions as an opportunity to don a show-stopping outfit and strut her stuff on the “chemo catwalk.” The results? Nurturing her creative spirit allowed her to ultimately find healing.
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
Cooling temperatures got you down? Warm up this winter with self-care tips from “happiness expert” Peggy Sullivan.
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.
Embracing wellness from a holistic perspective is what we love to do. Check out our latest clean beauty selections.
Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry offers her cozy curated list of nightwear for warriors.
Sometimes your oncologist just isn’t the right fit—and it’s OK to find someone else who is.
Clinical pharmacist Dr. Diana Rangaves answers your questions about preventing cancer.
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.
It’s time to turn the spotlight on the silent sufferers of cancer—men.
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.
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?
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.
cW’s resident cancer coach explores the big and small ways you can incorporate movement into your routine while going through treatment.
Say cheese! Cancer survivors find healing lies within the frame through the Framed Portrait Experience.
The HHI offers classes, spa sessions, and holistic treatments—plus a little bit of magic—to heal the body from the inside out.
These easy but flavorful recipes have all the fixings for a bountiful spring.
When comedian Maria Falzone received a terminal cancer diagnosis, she knew all she could do was laugh.
If given the opportunity, healing can serve as one of the greatest equalizers among all of us.
Gilda’s Club Madison offers a safe space to discuss death and dying in the cancer context.
We’ve rounded up worthy substitutes for your go-to drink choices, from beer to rosé, that have zero—yes, zero—alcohol.
Did you know that diet and nutrition play a large role in mesothelioma treatment? Keep reading to learn more.
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.
“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.
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.
Lentils are a pantry staple. Use them when crafting this delicious take on a bolognese.
From mental health to physical well-being, taking care includes taking a break.
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.
Breast cancer warrior and mindfulness facilitator Sharon Brock shares how her “LOVEE Method” inspired resilience throughout her own diagnosis and treatment.
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.
Confronting cachexia, the “wasting syndrome” seen in many cancer cases, may become easier with promising new drug development.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free program, operating in 42 states, that helps cancer survivors find and maintain an active lifestyle.
The key to answering life’s greatest questions resides within yourself, but you must first learn how to access this internal well.
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.
After 80 years of loose regulations and questionable safety practices, the cosmetics industry is about to get a much needed face-lift.
Salads, sides and something sweet! Eat cool all summer long with these light but filling season staples.
Resident cancer coach Mirela Kopier delves into some of the different ways you can be your own biggest supporter in the cancer journey.
Dr. Daniel Mulrooney of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee answers your questions about childhood cancer and survivorship.
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.
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.
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.
An easy but flavorful summer drink is at your fingertips.
In her latest cW Recipe, blogger Lindsay Yarrow shares a deliciously quick pasta packed with cancer-fighting foods.
You probably won’t die from a broken heart, but a new study finds it could contribute to a future cancer diagnosis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
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.
Putting pen to paper can unlock a multitude of mindful benefits.
Cut out the grease by baking instead of frying these delicious falafels made using chickpeas, a pantry staple.
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.
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 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.
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.
Upstart Chicago-based clothing company Stitch + Heart customizes the fit and charitable donations of its customers.
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.
Meet the mobile app that takes the guesswork out of buying health-conscious, safe, personal care products.
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.
Introducing some of our favorite clean-beauty products that soften and revitalize skin of all types—for men, women, and everyone.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for breakfast, a snack or dessert!
Want to decrease your risk of cancer? Make pasta night a little more interesting by swapping white-flour products with nutritious whole grains.
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.
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.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for a snack!
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
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.
AnaOno and Lori Goldstein’s new collaboration features a collection of loungewear and intimates raising money to eradicate triple-negative breast cancer for good.
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!
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
Whitney Reynolds sits down with Dr. Kathleen Goss to talk stories of cancer, commitment and care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breast cancer warriors can find extra support through Boobie Crowns, an organization with an unconventional way of making you feel like royalty.
Personal Ink, a program created by nonprofit Fuck Cancer, empowers women to reclaim their bodies post-mastectomy.
In August’s Everyday Runway column, Melissa Berry shares with readers her “Menopause Survival Kit” and the items she uses to beat the heat!
These turkey meatballs are easy to make and made with ingredients to reduce inflammation, which increases the risk of colon and prostate cancer.
With the arrival of COVID-19 comes bouts of uncertainty, but a lot can be learned from warriors’ experiences with cancer and channeling resilience.
The adaptive clothing brand AnaOno Intimates designs lingerie and loungewear for every body.
Meet the organization bringing psychosocial wellness to Chicagoland’s cancer community.
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
This cancer-fighting burrito recipe is easy to make and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, selenium, magnesium, fiber, allicin, and curcumin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This vegetable barley is cooked risotto-style but without the cheese and an abundance of cancer-fighting properties
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
In the latest Everyday Runway, discover accessories that’ll help you embrace awkward hair days during treatment.
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.
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.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
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.
From sleepless nights to persistent body aches, there’s a healing tea for whatever cancer symptom ails you.
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.
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.
By learning to fully follow her intuition and listen to her body, yogi Hilaire Lockwood was able to find peace amid chaos.
Since alluring travel plans remain far off in the distance, experience new international flavors at home with these nutrient-packed regional dishes.
Thinking about switching up your daily habits? Add these reads to your TBR.
If you’re looking to get fitted while supporting a good cause, the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation has just the swag for you.
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.
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.
In her latest column, Jessica Walker offers five tips for the newly diagnosed who may feel completely overwhelmed about the journey before them.
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.
“Everyday Runway” columnist Melissa Berry talks post mastectomy nipple tattoos with leaders in the temporary and permanent tattoo fields.
Ramzi Mansour and his wife, Nicole Mansour, showcase 42 women’s strength, beauty and vulnerability in their photography book, “Resilience.”
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.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed dishes!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tired of hounding your kids to eat veggies? These nutrient-dense dishes will have them begging for seconds!
Tasty and easy to grow at home, these are some of cW’s favorite medicinal and cancer-fighting herbs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After overcoming melanoma at age 18, Karolina Jasko went on to win Miss Illinois USA and find her purpose.
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.
Grief, illness and purpose led to two-time cancer warrior Dean Hall diving into the swim of a lifetime. He ended up making history.
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?
Swing into the joy of spring with these light and fresh kitchen favorites. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
Our resident nutritionist shares cancer-fighting recipes from around the world, crafted especially for home chefs with an adventurous palate.
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.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for lunch or dinner!
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.
Can a dose of gardening help your recovery? Horticultural therapists think so. Here’s the dirt on the power of plants.
Health and wellness are always aligned. Follow these 10 tips for improving your mental health after diagnosis.
Cancer Wellness visited three of Chicago’s finest milliners who provide the cancer community and beyond with fashionable alternatives to scarves and wigs.
The American Cancer Society’s ResearcHERS campaign raises funds and awareness for the most innovative cancer research—by women, for women.
These cancer-fighting recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.
Seek some solace within the trees through cW’s handy guide of the best forest bathing spots around the world.
In this month’s “Everyday Runway,” columnist Melissa Berry explores the dos and don’ts of looking after your lovely lashes post-treatment.
Enjoy the world’s healthiest foods to the fullest with these flavor-packed 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.
After years of struggling with itchiness & pain from heat and sun, Lauren Adilev finally received a diagnosis: the incredibly rare cancer CTCL.
This month’s Everyday Runway column suits up with some swoon worthy selections to stay safe when out in the sun.
In her new column, artist and holistic teacher Liz Tuckwell shares her secrets for releasing pent-up energy.
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.
If you’re looking to go big and bold while your hair grows, earrings may be your new favorite accessory.
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?
cW’s resident cancer coach reminds supporters and caregivers about the importance of self-care when supporting someone else on a cancer journey.
From familiar favorites to nifty newbies, Issue 15’s tracklist sounds like summer.
These comfort foods have a healthy twist to help you celebrate the changing season. Try this one for lunch!
Flaxseeds are a great source of fiber and a modern pantry staple. Incorporate them in these slightly-sweet carrot muffins.
Young Survival Coalition’s Tour de Pink raises funds for young adult breast cancer support.
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.
Share the love or treat yourself with this roundup of care packages that curate thoughtful goodies with cancer warriors in mind.
Some things never go out of style. Everyday Runway’s Melissa Berry shares fashion must haves for a fresh take on relaxed vintage trends.
Warm up cool winter nights with these hearty and healthy dishes. Try this one for breakfast or dessert!
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.
Food provides the fuel our cells need to function correctly, but not all food is created equal.
Our cleansing columnist shares her top seasonal produce for healthy, glowing skin.
