Login | Register

Subscribe

Home
The Magazine
Stories
Shop
- Issues
- Shop by category
  - Subscriptions
  - Past Issues
  - Apparel
  - Books
  - Cards
  - Jewelry
  - Wellness
- Shop by brand
Events
- Events Calendar
- Event Recaps
Resources
About
- Contact
- Our Team

Home
The Magazine
Stories
Shop
- Issues
- Shop by category
  - Subscriptions
  - Past Issues
  - Apparel
  - Books
  - Cards
  - Jewelry
  - Wellness
- Shop by brand
Events
- Events Calendar
- Event Recaps
Resources
About
- Contact
- Our Team

Home Register

Register

Register for free to enjoy unlimited access to all of Cancer Wellness’s online articles and stories.

Username

Email

Password

Confirm Password

Strength indicator

Hint: The password should be at least twelve characters long. To make it stronger, use upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols like ! " ? $ % ^ & ).

Sign me up for the Cancer Wellness newsletter!

Log in
Lost your password?

FOLLOW @cancerwellmag

Group and Team discounts are now available for thi

Group and Team discounts are now available for this year's virtual @mesoraceforjustice 5K! Create or join a friend's MRFJ team and receive $5 OFF this year's registration OR register 3 or more participants in one transaction and receive $5 OFF each participant registered! ⁣
⁣
Participants will have the month of September to run or walk the race. The 5K will conclude on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event serves as a tribute to National Mesothelioma Awareness Day, and proceeds from the race will be donated to the @mesofoundation.
⁣
Click our link in bio to register!

Germany might not be the most obvious destination

Germany might not be the most obvious destination for Americans seeking alternative cancer treatment, but due to its recent success in mitigating the deadly impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, the country is set to become a front-runner of the medical tourism industry in a post-pandemic world. ⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to learn more about Germany's success in handling the pandemic.

Be sure to tune into HCRF's latest live Zoom sessi

Be sure to tune into HCRF's latest live Zoom session on Thursday, August 6 at 4 p.m. CST for a 'Covid Talks' Q&A session with Dr. Platanias. Click our link in bio to join.

In August 2018, the world shifted for Kris Wright,

In August 2018, the world shifted for Kris Wright, his wife, Shanna Jo Wright, and his closest family members. Their parents and children joined the couple as they waited in uneasy silence in the doctor’s office.⁣
⁣
At the age of 42, Kris was diagnosed with stage 3B #mesothelioma. Five months after his initial diagnosis, Kris underwent invasive surgery to remove his right lung, right pericardium and right diaphragm.⁣
⁣
Shanna took a leave of absence from work to devote extra time to taking care of her husband and family during his diagnosis and treatment. For Shanna, the unwavering support of their loved ones made all the difference during Kris's battle with mesothelioma. ⁣
⁣
“We had a very good support network, we still have a very good support network. I don’t think you can survive without it; I really don’t. You’d probably lose your mind,” she said.⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to read more about their journey.

A cancer diagnosis stops you in your tracks, but i

A cancer diagnosis stops you in your tracks, but it doesn't have to stop you from living. In 2014, despite his doctors' skepticism, Dean Hall began training to swim the entire length of the Willamette River in Oregon. How have you continued to embrace life as a cancer warrior or survivor? Share below!

In 2014 when Dean Hall informed his oncologist of

In 2014 when Dean Hall informed his oncologist of his goal to be the first active cancer patient to swim all 187 miles of the Willamette River in Oregon, he was met with an incredulous "Hell no!" But Dean wasn't willing to accept that answer. ⁣
⁣
"I thought, 'Well, I'm gonna die anyway. What am I gonna die doing? Watching 'Wheel of Fortune?' I wasn't gonna go out like that."⁣
⁣
Grief, illness and purpose led to two-time cancer warrior Dean Hall diving into the swim of a lifetime. Click our link in bio to dive into @swimminginmiracles history-making journey.

There's no doubt that cancer is a crucial part of

There's no doubt that cancer is a crucial part of any warrior's or survivor's journey, but it doesn't have to define you. How do you define your life since having cancer? Comment below.

Welcome to cW Chat, our new quarterly series where

Welcome to cW Chat, our new quarterly series where we'll be chatting with notable figures in the cancer community and sharing their journeys with you. ⁣
⁣
We're so excited to introduce Morhaf Al Achkar, M.D., Ph.D. @morhaf is an expert at wearing many hats as a Syrian immigrant, qualitative researcher, author and lung cancer warrior. In his wide array of identities, personhood has always been the most important identifier. ⁣
⁣
"I am a person, first and foremost. I have rich stories of immigration. I'm a professor, I'm a physician, I'm a human being with aspirations. Cancer doesn't define me. I choose to define myself."⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to learn more about his journey and how he continues to define himself.

Keeping our most intimate selves locked away cuts

Keeping our most intimate selves locked away cuts us off from experiencing real intimacy and connecting with others – and ourselves. Try this simple exercise from @elizabethtuckwell to break down your inner walls and turn your vulnerabilities into strengths: ⁣
⁣
On a sheet of paper, write about a single experience that affected you profoundly. Next, write and answer the following questions:⁣
⁣
-What was your strongest feeling?⁣
-What did you need to learn from this experience?⁣
-What can you teach someone else from this experience?⁣
-Who are you now because of this experience? ⁣
⁣
Let us know in the comments if you tried this exercise!

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a host of new

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a host of new challenges for cancer warriors and thrivers, including how to work from home. As companies have shifted their operations to remote work during the pandemic, a door has opened for employers to further assist their employees who are cancer survivors. ⁣
⁣
"This crisis has pushed employers to be more flexible and open-minded when it comes to work structure and set-up, and those that continue to maintain or expand this approach are ultimately going to be considered forward-thinking and innovative," says Rebecca Nellis, executive director of @CancerandCareers. ⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to learn more about how cancer survivors are uniquely poised to take a place at the table for re-imagining what the future of work will look like.

The cW Library is back and better than ever! ⁣
⁣
This season's bookshelf features the work of doctors-turned-writers answering questions about cancer and its cure in language accessible to young adults and beyond. ⁣
⁣
Find a comfy chair, grab your favorite blanket and cozy up with these great reads!

Former model, runway trainer and confidence coach

Former model, runway trainer and confidence coach Lolita Frazier channeled her own pain to create @strut_talk to help cancer warriors and thrivers learn how to strut through life's most difficult challenges. ⁣
⁣
Shortly after the tragic loss of her son Jordan in 2016, Lolita turned a runway training session into an opportunity for students to share what they had been experiencing in their own lives. ⁣
⁣
“We used it as runway therapy to talk about the things we were going through, the things that we were feeling, and then look at life with purpose and strut through it."⁣
⁣
Strut Talk was born and Lolita has been helping women heal ever since. Click our link in bio to learn more about "runway therapy."

⏰24 HOUR FLASH SALE⏰⁣ ⁣ Use code: HALFOFF

⏰24 HOUR FLASH SALE⏰⁣
⁣
Use code: HALFOFF to take 50% off the cost of registration for the 2020 @mesoraceforjustice!⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to register!⁣ Offer ends August 1st at 12 p.m CST!

cW Recipes: Dark Chocolate Dipped Apple Slices ·

cW Recipes: Dark Chocolate Dipped Apple Slices · Tired of baking tons of bread and pastries? Try this healthy snack, incorporating a little bit of chocolate and chia seeds for nutrients. Check out the full recipe from our resident nutritionist @rebelnutrition below. ⁣
Yield: 4 servings⁣
⁣
INGREDIENTS:⁣
1/2 cup pistachios, shelled⁣
1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)⁣
1 tablespoon chia seeds⁣
1 teaspoon cinnamon⁣
3 medium or large apples⁣
2 dark chocolate bars or 1 cup dark chocolate chips (over 55% dark)⁣
1 tablespoon coconut oil⁣
PREPARATION:⁣
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.⁣
2. Add shelled pistachios, coconut flakes, chia seeds and cinnamon to a food processor and blend until roughly chopped. Pour onto a plate to form an even layer.⁣
3. Slice each apple into 8 wedges, discarding the seeds and core.⁣
4. Heat a small saucepan over low. Add dark chocolate and coconut oil.⁣
5. Once chocolate has melted completely, remove from heat.⁣
6. Hold the apple slice vertically and tilt the saucepan. Dip the bottom half of the slice into the chocolate. Roll it immediately in the pistachio mixture until chocolate is fully covered. Lay on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apple slices.⁣
7. Refrigerate baking sheet for 20 minutes before serving.⁣
(Note: Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 2 months.)

The Nagourney Cancer Institute was able to revolut

The Nagourney Cancer Institute was able to revolutionize the way cancer is researched and treated by measuring cell death rather than focusing on cell growth. Cancer is a disease of cells that want to stay alive, but cancer cells typically grow at around the same rate as healthy cells. ⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to learn more about how this discovery is helping to personalize treatment of cancer patients.

Whether you're a bar of soap kind of guy or someon

Whether you're a bar of soap kind of guy or someone who knows their way around the beauty counter, cancer treatments can change the way you approach your daily routine, including skincare! ⁣
⁣
It's no secret that chemotherapy and radiation can cause dry skin, flushing, hyperpigmentation, hair thinning and extra sensitivity to name a few. Giving your skin a little extra attention during treatment can help you feel confident and comfortable. ⁣
⁣
We've gathered some of our favorite skincare products to ease the side effects of cancer treatments for men. Click our link in bio to enhance your skincare routine!

Living with cancer teaches warriors and survivors

Living with cancer teaches warriors and survivors how to face life's uncertainties. Your journey equips you with a resiliency to not only cope with battling cancer, but other unprecedented events, including a global pandemic.

Finding peace in uncertainty is something warriors

Finding peace in uncertainty is something warriors and survivors may be better equipped to do than those who haven't battled cancer. ⁣
⁣
Cancer survivors develop a "toolbox" for facing the uncertainties life throws our way, including a pandemic. ⁣
⁣
"That skill set brings an attitude of calming, a sense of control. Sometimes, a sense of pride that one can handle what is in their path," says Michael Williams. ⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to learn from warriors' experiences with cancer and channeling resilience.

Casey's goal is to help guide women through life a

Casey's goal is to help guide women through life after treatment to a better place than where they began their cancer journey. ⁣
⁣
What things have helped you during survivorship? Share with us below!

@KidsKickCancer is an organization on a mission to

@KidsKickCancer is an organization on a mission to lower the pain of children who are challenged by illnesses through the teaching of therapeutic non-contact martial arts. All programs are free of charge!
⁣
Meet Ember, a 7 year old girl who is teaching us how to breathe in the light and blow out the darkness. Comment below and let Ember know that she is teaching and inspiring you!

Relative to women, men with cancer are statistical

Relative to women, men with cancer are statistically underdiagnosed and undertreated, and they are far likelier to die of the disease. ⁣
⁣
So why don't men talk about cancer? We can point to a number of reasons why this may be the case. Swipe to learn more.

There's still time to register for the 3rd annual

There's still time to register for the 3rd annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K! The event serves as a tribute to National Mesothelioma Awareness Day, and proceeds from the race will be donated to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. ⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to sign up!

The unknown is scary. Situations beyond our contro

The unknown is scary. Situations beyond our control are scary. Learning how to face your fears and embrace uncertainty is scary. ⁣
⁣
As much as we wish life would stand still sometimes, it never does, regardless of what we're going through. Facing the unknown and embracing uncertainty can feel impossible, but continuing to live your life and having some fun along the way is what the journey is all about. ❤️

This week's #FighterFriday Steve Thompson was diag

This week's #FighterFriday Steve Thompson was diagnosed in April of last year with stage IV colon cancer. Since then, he's had five surgeries and 20 weeks of chemo, radiation, and both a colostomy and a colostomy reversed.

Steve is no stranger to cancer. He's had friends who've had cancer. His father passed away from cancer. And while those situations were very upsetting, his own cancer felt like an out-of-body experience.

Throughout his entire cancer journey, Steve continued to live his life and keep his activities as normal as he could.

"Keep living your life and keep being active. Because I think it helps physically and I think it helps mentally to just keep pushing forward."

Click our link in bio to learn more about Steve's cancer journey.

Being an advocate for your health might just save

Being an advocate for your health might just save your life.

The less likely it is for men to speak up about their health and receive proper screenings, the more likely it is that they will continue to suffer dire consequences.

While social media can serve as a platform for ind

While social media can serve as a platform for individuals to share their perfectly curated images, it can also provide a space for cancer warriors and thrivers to express their vulnerability with no filter.

We're so grateful for our cW community! Thank you for inspiring us with your stories every single day. ❤️

A simple Instagram caption can be the message some

A simple Instagram caption can be the message someone needs to feel less alone in their own journey, says writer @readytostare. It can also help others to understand an experience they haven't endured, including what it’s like to live with cancer.⁣
⁣
Social media has provided a platform for cancer warriors and thrivers to unapologetically share their journey while offering support and resources. ⁣
⁣
Click our link in bio to get to know six of our fave follow-worthy influencers doing just that!⁣
⁣
📸: @allynrose

Upcoming Events

24 Oct

NOCC - Together in Teal Run/Walk
Danada Forest Preserve 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
17 Oct

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, IL Chapter - Chicago Light the Night
Chicago Light The Night 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
26 Sep

Vogelzang Law - Mesothelioma Race for Justice
TBD 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Work with us

Contact
Submit a story
Press & Advertising

Join our newsletter

<br /> <a href="https://cancerwellness.com/mc-embed-form-iframe.html" target="_blank">Anchor text saying "click here to sign up" or something like that for people whose browsers can't read iframes</a><br />

Subscribe today

Get Cancer Wellness delivered straight to your door and access to all of your issues through the Cancer Wellness app.

Subscribe to Cancer Wellness

312-734-1466 | 401 N Michigan Ave., Ste. 325, Chicago, IL 60611

Cancer Wellness LLC © Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Shipping Policy | Return Policy

Theme developed by TouchSize - Premium WordPress Themes and Websites

Cancer Wellness uses cookies to provide you with a great experience while browsing our website. By using cancerwellness.com, you accept our use of cookies.Ok Privacy policy