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Taking the time to be with our thoughts and loved ones is essential to our mental health and well-being. Find out where our readers, thrivers, survivors, and supporters have been and are going.

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(Y)our travels
FIGHT FOR FLIGHTS
Breast Cancer
Fight and Flight

Esther and Alicia Tambe are empowering Black women with breast cancer through travel-based organization Fight Through Flights.

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WELLNESS ON THE GO
Mind & Body
Wellness on the Go

Your wellness routine shouldn’t weigh you down. When traveling, dive into your inner wellspring of wellness to stay grounded away from home.

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GREEN TRAVEL
Cancer & Environment
Running on Fumes

Planes, trains and automobiles are getting the “going green” treatment, showing promise for the future of healthier travel.

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WAVES OF GRACE
Organizations We Support
Through Grace

Families with a member going through cancer can get a little R&R thanks to Waves of Grace, a nonprofit providing beach vacations.

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TRAVELING COVID
Travel
Safe Travels

Traveling during COVID-19 while immunocompromised is possible, but it’s important to proceed with caution.

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SHANGRI LA HOTEL SPA
Coping Strategies & Techniques
Takin’ It Easy

Resorts have made winding down on your own or with your buds a no-brainer. Our list includes nine exhilarating locations across the globe for some male-geared rest and relaxation.

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TRUE NORTH TREKS
Organizations We Support
Hike to Heal

True North Treks connects young adult cancer survivors through physical activity, mindfulness practices and the great outdoors.

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ALTERNATIVE CANCER TREATMENT
(Y)our Stories
Desperately Seeking Treatment

Alternative treatment centers in Tijuana, Mexico, claim miracle cures for cancer, but therapies on offer—ranging from zany to dangerous—often do more harm than good.

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SEDONA ARIZONA
Coping Strategies & Techniques
Stay & Play: Sedona

Sedona’s mild climate, dynamic arts community, and natural places of healing make this the ultimate wellness destination for those seeking whole health in mind, body, and spirit.

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REEL RECOVER
Organizations We Support
Catch to Release

Reel Recovery provides free-of-charge fly fishing retreats (and the freedom and space to talk) for men with cancer.

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LALBAGH GLASSHOUSE
Complementary Medicine
Stay and Play in … Bengaluru, India

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.

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JULIE BACH
Mind & Body
A Touch of Compassion

Wellness for Cancer founder Julie Bach travels around the world to make spas and wellness facilities more accessible to people with cancer.

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HAWAII SUNSCREEN BAN
Cancer & Environment
Something Fishy

Hawaii’s controversial sunscreen ban means a healthier ocean for both human and marine life, but some doctors worry new restrictions could lead to higher incidences of skin cancer.

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WHITE MYSTERY
Fashion
Cool for the Summer

Sun safety involves more than just sunscreen. We selected some of the best looks of the season from our favorite UPD 50+ protection brands.

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BUFFALO BAYOU PARK
Innovations & Research
Treat Yourself: Stay & Play in Houston

The fourth-largest city in America is home to some of the best food, art, and luxury spas in the nation—and a 50-million-square-foot medical complex.

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I LOVE LONDON
(Y)our Stories
The Art of Slowing Down

When cW columnist Jessica Walker went on an overseas excursion with her husband after his cancer diagnosis, she learned the small moments of joy are just as momentous as those that seem larger than life.

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THAI TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
Mind & Body
Spahhh

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.

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VACATION WITH EASE
Travel
Vacations with Ease

Let your fear of traveling go with our top spots for the beach, adventure, and restoration around the world.

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